Dr. Shela Hirani, PhD, MScN, BScN, RN, CGNC, IBCLC, FAAN, is a Full Professor at the University of Regina, Canada, Founder of the Breastfeeding Advocacy Research Lab and Voices of Migrant Families: An Advocacy Hub, and Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. With over 23 years of experience, Dr. Hirani is an internationally recognized academician, maternal and child health expert, researcher, lactation consultant, and advocate for Migrants' Health and Baby-Friendly initiatives. Dr. Hirani’s advocacy has addressed structural and social barriers, advanced initiatives, and informed programs, policies, and practices across healthcare and community settings. Her advocacy and policy-shaping research have advanced health equity for marginalized mothers and infants and supported more than 200,000 families globally. In 2020, the World Health Organization recognized Dr Hirani as one of the 100 Outstanding Women Nurses Globally. She has received more than 80 honours, including WXN Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award (Community Impact), the King Charles III Coronation Medal, the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation's Impact Award, Sigma Nursing’s Emerging Researcher Award, and Children’s Healthcare Canada’s EDI Excellence Award. Dr. Hirani is also committed to mentoring the next generation of leaders. She serves as an elected board member of reputable organizations and as an editorial board member for global health journals.