Nathalie Beasnael

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Nathalie Beasneal
Born (1974-05-05) May 5, 1974 (age 50)
NationalityChadian American
Occupation(s)Nurse, Author, Philanthropist, Cop28 Delegate
Organization(s)Health4Peace, California Surgical Institute, Grand Valley Healthcare


Nathalie Beasnael (born 1974, N'Djamena) is a Chadian-American medical professional, social entrepreneur, humanitarian, author, and philanthropist best known for her work in the rural areas of Chad, Senegal, Ghana, South Africa and Nigeria. [1] [2] She is the founder of the Health4Peace, a non-profit which provides medical supplies to rural hospitals across Africa. [3] [4] She is also a recovery nurse at the California Surgical Institute in Beverly Hills. [5]

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Afro Awards 2023 praised her for "her sight beyond frivolity to use her social numbers and heightened platform to change the world for the better".

Certifications

Beasnael is a registered nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Licensed Esthetician, AHA First Aid and has a BLS/CPR Certification. She also has certification from the Los Angeles Fire Department (Hospital Fire and Life Safety Certified), Tracheostomy Certification, and Ventilator Certification. She has clinical experience as a Surgical Nurse at California Surgical Institute and as a Charge Nurse at Grand Valley Healthcare. [5]

International presence

Beasnael is a regular commentator on various global issues, including politics and climate change. She participated in COP 28 held in the UAE in December 2023 as a speaker and spoke about health issues as well as about the effects of climate change in Africa. [6] [7]

In an opinion piece written for The Star, Nathalie criticized the allegedly biased reporting against the COP28 by BBC. [8] “Recent reports by the BBC have suggested that the UAE's 2023 Conference of the Parties (COP28) presidency used climate meetings to promote new fossil fuel expansion. However, a more nuanced examination reveals potential inconsistencies and points to broader issues of Western hypocrisy in climate discussions,” she wrote.

Beasnael also criticized the Pope's comments about COP28, saying “such attacks on COP28 to be a little too tone-deaf to the real challenges facing developing countries”. [9] “It is easy for Western voices to criticize countries like the UAE as hypocritical. But the West has burned through most of Earth’s precious carbon budget in its pursuit of industrialization,” she said.

Her comments have also been featured in Newsweek. In an April 2024 article, she criticised Biden's administration's focus on fossil fuels, saying "the United States has reached record-breaking oil production levels, with fossil fuel jobs growing at a faster rate than those in renewable sectors". [10] "Data shows the top five publicly traded oil companies—BP, Shell, Exxon, Chevron, and TotalEnergies—raked in profits of nearly $313 billion during Biden's first three years as president, dwarfing the $112 billion the Big Five made during the same period under former President Donald Trump," she added.

In April 2024, she wrote about how Israel-Palestine conflict was changing the domestic Christian vote in the US. [11] “The reawakening of a moral conscience among African American communities sparked by the Gaza conflict is now no longer limited to Black churches. It is expanding to America’s religious communities at large,” she said.

In an article for NJ.com She also called for a US policy shift to end the Israel-Gaza crisis. [12] “The US must stop taking sides in this conflict and instead bet on itself and its own rules—something all sides have flouted. Because the world is not just witnessing regional conflict but a global moral crisis,” she wrote.

Nathalie also advocated for democratic rule and due democratic process in an article published on the eve of general election in Pakistan in February 2024. [13] “One of the promising indicators leading up to the elections is the heightened awareness and participation of the Pakistani electorate. The people of Pakistan are demonstrating unprecedented levels of engagement, showcasing a deep commitment to their democratic rights and responsibilities.”

In November 2023, Beasnael called on European nations to support a continued democratic setup in Democratic Republic of the Congo. [14] “The DRC’s current political situation is a precarious one, which the EU must pay more attention to, considering its position as a hub for natural resources and hydroelectric potential integral for Europe’s green transition, alongside its importance to peace and security in Central Africa,” she said.

She also voiced concern for the fate of the Christian community in DRC in the wake of its December 2013 elections. [15] “As policymakers navigate the complex interplay between governance and faith communities in Africa, the case of the DRC epitomizes a juncture where responsible decision-making resonates far beyond political spheres. It extends to the very fabric of ensuring the safeguarding and advancement of Christian communities, pivotal constituents of the nation’s cultural and societal identity.”

Her other published articles include ANTI-SEMITIC POLEMIC AND REPERCUSSIONS OF THE CONFLICT BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HAMAS IN FRANCE [16] , Judicial Manipulation: The Case of Malik Riaz [17] , and EU must revitalise relations with Africa based on 'UAE Consensus' [18] .

Honors and positions

Honorary Consul of Chad Republic in the United States of America [5] [19] [20]

Faith for Our Planet - Advisory Board Member [21]

North America Chadian Initiative - Board member [5]

Upward African Woman - Director of International Affairs [22]

Social Mover of The Year Award: AFRO Award 2023 [23]

Community Achievement Award - 5th edition of AFRIFAMU AWARDS [24]

Publications

COP28- Progress or Regression? An Empirical and Historical Comparative Analysis of COP Summits [25] [26] [27]

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