How long have you been an FNINR Ambassador?
Less than 1 year
Why did you want to become an FNINR Ambassador?
I wanted to expand my advocacy footprint, gain experience, and learn how to best support the NINR's mission in a climate where funding is increasingly vulnerable.
How long have you been an FNINR Ambassador?
1 year
Why did you want to become an FNINR Ambassador?
With nine years as a staff nurse and a decade as a nurse scientist and faculty member, I've seen how profoundly nurses shape patient care, but I've also learned that sustaining that impact requires policy that strengthens the nursing workforce and nursing research. I wanted to become an FNINR Ambassador to turn that belief into action by educating Congressional members and their staff about the importance of nursing research and helping make nursing more visible.
How long have you been an FNINR Ambassador?
Less than 1 year
Why did you want to become an FNINR Ambassador?
I wanted to become an FNINR Ambassador because I believe nursing science has the power to transform health outcomes and reduce inequities for underserved populations. Serving as an ambassador allows me to advocate for nursing research, inspire future nurse scientists, and amplify the impact of NIH-funded discoveries.
What advice would you give your younger self?
Enjoy the journey.
Where is your favorite vacation spot?
Tokyo, Japan.
How long have you been an FNINR Ambassador?
1 year
Why did you want to become an FNINR Ambassador?
As a nurse scientist I recognize the need for funding and conducting research meaningful to the profession, therefore I wanted to support and advocate for NINR.
How long have you been an FNINR Ambassador?
3 years
Why did you want to become an FNINR Ambassador?
I became interested in the FNINR Ambassador program as a PhD student over a decade ago. My predoctoral training was supported by a Ruth L. Kirschstein F31 from NINR. These funds provided key experiences that were paramount to my development. The FNINR Ambassador program is the workhorse for building and sustaining a robust funding stream for the NINR to support the innovative, groundbreaking research conducted by nurse scientists. I became an ambassador for the opportunity to advocate for nursing science, to ensure future generations of emerging scholars can secure support for their early research training, and to raise public awareness of the past and ongoing impact of nursing science as a key piece of the backbone of health care and scientific discovery.
What advice would you give your younger self?
Dream big. Make success a daily habit. Don't focus on the reasons you cannot succeed—focus on the countless ways you can. Believe, act, and keep moving forward.
Where is your favorite vacation spot?
Grand Teton National Park
What advice would you give your younger self?
Always do the right thing. It may be harder, but you can always reconcile it with yourself.
Where is your favorite vacation spot?
Iceland.
