Dr. Intima Alrimawi holds the position of Associate Professor at Georgetown University's School of Nursing. She possesses over nine years of professional experience in the field of nursing education, with a specific emphasis on teaching public health and research-related subjects. Additionally, she possesses a significant amount of knowledge and experience over a period of 17 years in the fields of children's health and community health.
The primary area of her research revolves around improving the quality of care provided to underserved families and children who are affected by chronic or complex health conditions, critical illnesses, and health inequities within the community. Furthermore, her research endeavors aim to promote the protection and holistic well-being of children, with a specific focus on children who live in low- and middle-income countries. In addition, she is actively involved in research that aims to advance nursing education.
Dr. Alrimawi holds several board memberships across numerous organizations dedicated to advancing the well-being of children and families, as well as the nursing discipline. This includes holding a position as a member of the Nursing Research Advisory Committee (NRAC) at Children's National Hospital. Furthermore, she currently serves as the president of the Epsilon Zeta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). In addition, she demonstrates strong engagement in the research and nominating committees within the International Family Nursing Association (IFNA). She is also the co-chair of the Health Services Research Interest Group and a board member serving on the communications committee of the Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS).
Dr. Alrimawi has received numerous awards for her work, including the 2018 Virginia Nurses Foundation 40 Under 40 Award for the Outstanding Emerging Nurse. In 2022, she received the Highly Recommended Designation-Pittu Laungani Award for one of her papers that was published in the International Journal of Health Promotion and Education. She also received the Excellence in Education Award from Sigma Epsilon Zeta Chapter in 2023.