Rosa Hart is a dynamic and visionary healthcare professional whose innovative leadership bridges the worlds of clinical excellence, strategic communications, and digital media. With over 15 years of experience in nursing, public health advocacy, and multimedia engagement, Rosa has become a nationally recognized voice in stroke recovery, patient education, and healthcare improvement. Her mission—“Amplifying Voices, Empowering Communities, and Transforming Healthcare Through Storytelling, Advocacy, and Innovation”—reflects a career built on elevating others through inclusive, actionable communication.
She currently serves as a media consultant for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, where she leads the development of strategic media content for community health campaigns. As host of the “Aging Like A Pro” podcast, Rosa leverages digital storytelling to engage diverse audiences on topics of aging, brain health, and community resilience. Her media expertise also extends to grassroots entrepreneurship, having launched The Lou Review Podcast to spotlight nonprofit leaders and small business owners, resulting in new partnerships and expanded brand reach for her guests.
In tandem with her media work, Rosa continues to improve clinical outcomes as a stroke nurse navigator at the Norton Neuroscience Institute in Louisville, Kentucky. In this role, she has led multiple process improvement initiatives that significantly elevated care transitions and follow-up engagement, including a referral system that boosted patient appointment scheduling from 42% to 78%. She also initiated financial resource partnerships and primary care connections to improve quality of life post-discharge, reinforcing her commitment to whole-person care and a deep awareness of social determinants of health.
Rosa is a sought-after public speaker, educator, and thought leader. She has presented at high-profile conferences such as the International Stroke Conference, the Kentucky Nurses Association, and the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses’ Advances in Stroke Care conference, covering topics like podcasting as a tool for education, innovations in stroke transitions of care, and empowering the nursing voice in healthcare transformation. Her abstract “Exploring the Role of Podcasts in Stroke Recovery and Prevention” published in STROKE, a journal of the American Heart Association, and her work earned first place at the 2024 American Heart Association’s Quality Showcase for the “Stronger After Stroke” podcast initiative.
Her leadership experience includes serving as Chair of the Power Up Nursing Advisory Board and Chair of the Ethics and Human Rights Committee for the Kentucky Nurses Association. She is a Fellow of the Kentucky Nurses Association Leadership & Advocacy Academy and an appointed member of the American Nurses Association Advisory Council for NextGen Nursing. Rosa holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana University Southeast, an Associate Degree in Nursing from Jefferson Community & Technical College, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music – Voice from Austin Peay State University. She is also a certified Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN).
Outside of her professional achievements, Rosa is devoted to public service and creativity. She enjoys traveling, volunteering, charity fundraising, and public speaking. She is family-centric, an advocate for community wellness, and a proud Golden Doodle owner. She actively serves on the board of the Lou Review Foundation, Inc., and has held leadership roles such as Social Media Chair for the AACN Greater Louisville Chapter. Her professional affiliations include the American Heart Association, American Nurses Association, American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, Women in Media NY, and the Nurses on Boards Coalition.
Rosa Hart is a powerful force at the intersection of healthcare and communication. She is a nurse, strategist, producer, and storyteller who brings empathy, vision, and results-driven leadership to every role she takes on. Her ability to transform complex clinical messages into meaningful stories is helping to reshape how communities understand and engage with their health.
Character: Rosa Hart is a compassionate and mission-driven leader who brings integrity, empathy, and advocacy to every endeavor she undertakes.
Knowledge: With over 15 years of experience in nursing, healthcare innovation, and multimedia engagement, Rosa possesses deep expertise in clinical care, public health, and patient education.
Strategic: Rosa has successfully led process improvement initiatives and multimedia campaigns that have enhanced healthcare outcomes, expanded outreach, and advanced organizational goals.
Communication: A gifted storyteller and podcast host, Rosa excels at translating complex medical concepts into accessible, engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences.
Podcast Host of:
“Stronger After Stroke” for Norton Neuroscience Institute &
“Nurse Rosa’s INsights” on Health Podcast Network
“Aging Like A Pro” for the Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Advisory Board Chair, Power Up Nursing
Chair, Ethics & Human Rights Committee, Kentucky Nurses Association
