Lizett Bell, MSN, APRN, is an advanced practice nurse, health planner and public health policy specialist in Belize. As deputy director of Hospital Services and Allied Health and the chief nursing officer, she is responsible for workforce planning, policy and regulatory framework for nursing practice and education, and provides technical advice regarding nursing to the government. Her background includes 14 years with the Ministry of Health and Wellness in management, administration, health policy and strategic planning roles. Lizett earned an MSN from National Taipei College of Nursing in Taiwan and a BSN from the University of Belize. She chairs the Nurses and Midwives Council of Belize and the Caribbean Regional Human Resources for Health Commission, and is an executive member of the National Council on Aging.
