Gloria Gálvez Hernando

She is a nurse, holds a degree in Geography and History from the University of Barcelona and a PhD in Social Psychology from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Her education is complemented by various master’s degrees and postgraduate studies in nursing services management, psychosocial research, mediation in healthcare organisations, leadership and quality of care.

She has developed her professional career in the fields of healthcare, management and teaching. She began her career as a nurse in a tertiary hospital and subsequently held various positions of responsibility in citizen care and patient experience units within the Catalan healthcare system. She has also been an associate professor at the University of Barcelona and a lecturer on various healthcare management training programmes.

In 2024, she was appointed Secretary for Healthcare and Participation at the Catalan Department of Health. Throughout her career, she has promoted initiatives aimed at improving patient experience, quality of care and citizen participation, as well as publishing various studies in these fields.