Jennifer Wallace has a Master’s in Nursing Education and a Bachelor’s in Nursing and Psychology. Her 18 years in nursing have included bedside care of obstetrical patients and clinical coordination of the maternity service line. She has also served as a Nursing Professional Development and Education Specialist for the past three years at Sibley Memorial Hospital, including onboarding and educating new graduate nurses. Her career in nursing also allowed her to travel and work at multiple hospitals throughout the country. One of her favorite work assignments was at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA, known as the ‘hospital of the stars.’ She has recently transitioned into academia and now serves as a Professor of Nursing, teaching courses in Maternity and Women’s Health and Psychiatric/Mental health nursing. She is passionate about educating and mentoring the next generation of healthcare heroes.