Founded in 2004, Global Health Institute is a private nursing school based in Alexandria, Virginia, dedicated to preparing students for successful careers in nursing. We believe in empowering individuals through education to achieve their dreams and make a difference in healthcare.
Our Mission
Commitment to Excellence
Global Health Institute prepares healthcare providers who are able to function effectively within the changing healthcare system, by providing a high quality of care as critical thinkers and life-long learners. This commitment to our community is accomplished through the following:
- Provide academic and support services to serve the needs of our students.
- Provide the knowledge and skills to support immediate employment goals.
- Provide a system of curriculum review to ensure appropriate and current programs for our students.
- Provide lifelong career seeking skills for our graduates.
- Provide an environment to empower our employees to reach the limits of their potential in their professional and personal lives.
Accessibility
- cultural acceptance
-affordability
GHI is committed to providing an inclusive learning environment and does not discriminate based on age, sexual preference, race, religion, gender, disability, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, or any other class protected by federal, state, or local law.
Compassion
Meet Our Founder
Mariatu Kargbo, the founder of Global Health Institute, is an entrepreneur and educator passionate about lifelong learning and creating opportunities for others. With multiple degrees from George Mason University—including marketing, nursing, and a master’s in family practice nursing—Ms. Kargbo brings extensive clinical experience as a registered nurse in medical-surgical and ICU settings, as well as a family nurse practitioner.
Her commitment to education and helping others led her to start Global Health Institute, where she continues to inspire students to pursue meaningful careers. Mariatu also holds a law degree from Concord Law School, further enriching her leadership in healthcare education.
The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.
B.B. King
