Jennifer Shepherd as Director of Nursing Practice, Work Environment, and Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation at the American Nurses Association. In this role, she provides strategic leadership to advance workforce wellbeing, professional practice, and public health. Her portfolio includes national initiatives that empower every nurse as a leader and integrate emerging technologies such as AI and advanced analytics to strengthen nursing practice and sustainability. Dr. Shepherd’s major contributions span the transformation of nursing education, workforce development, and wellbeing strategies. She has designed and implemented global eLearning solutions, AI-enabled education frameworks, and programs that foster nurse resilience and leadership. Her work has expanded access to professional development for tens of thousands of nurses worldwide and shaped national policy and advocacy efforts supporting the profession. An internationally recognized speaker and author, she has advanced thought leadership on AI in nursing, clinical decision support, and wellbeing-centered innovation. Dr. Shepherd holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership from Capella University and a Master of Health Administration, along with multiple advanced nursing certifications. She also serves as adjunct faculty at Marymount University and actively contributes to advisory boards and professional organizations.