Bianca Ysabelle Esmeralda

Bianca Ysabelle Castaneda Esmeralda is a Senior Nurse in the Critical Care Division at University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. With 32-year career spanning international healthcare, Bianca has made a profound impact as a leader and published author. Her UK nursing journey started in Manchester in 2001, where she quickly established herself as a passionate leader and educator in acute medicine. Today, she thrives at UCLH's Intensive Care Unit (ICU), championing patient safety through innovative Harm Free Care initiatives, operational and clinical excellence. As a Transgender person, Bianca’s incredible life journey overcoming exclusion, and underrepresentation drives her resilience, tenacity, and passion for diverse leadership. Her experiences fuel her commitment to promoting equality and inclusion, empowering the team to act courageously, celebrate differences, and foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. As a Transgender Subject Matter Expert (SME