Having earned my Bachelor of Nursing from Mount Royal University in 2013, returning to MRU in this new role feels both familiar and deeply inspiring, fueling my passion to contribute and grow alongside this community. My clinical background is rooted in cardiovascular intensive care (CVICU), a role that has shaped my perspectives on nursing and the importance of creating meaningful human connections in practice. Working in the CVICU during the COVID-19 pandemic made it clear to me the vital role nurses play in a constantly evolving healthcare system and underscored the need for accessible mental and emotional well-being resources. This insight inspired my graduate research, which focused on how nurses can effectively support each other in challenging work and practice environments. Over the past few years, I’ve also had the pleasure of working as a sessional instructor at MRU,where I’ve enjoyed engaging with students and faculty from diverse backgrounds. My teaching interests include adult acute care and research methods, with a focus on fostering clinical judgment.