Renata Mares is a public health professional, nurse educator, and founder of Adaptable Folks, an organization that supports healthcare teams in building resilience, adaptability, and capacity to address complex workplace and system challenges. With over fifteen years of experience across four continents, she has served as a public health nurse, researcher, policy and program consultant, and infectious disease specialist. Her work emphasizes human-centered approaches, quality healthcare, and social justice through evidence-based innovation.
Mares has guest lectured on topics including healthcare leadership, advocacy, climate and health infodemic management, and systemic change in healthcare systems. She focuses on building adaptable teams, leading campaigns, and addressing workplace challenges, including incivility, through applied social entrepreneurship. Her practice integrates curiosity, adaptability, and a systems perspective to catalyze organizational change and enhance workforce potential in complex healthcare environments.
