As a nurse with almost 20 years of experience including 12 in higher education and almost 4 in EdTech, Colleen has lived on both sides of the online program world. Her experience includes clinical/experiential learning, campus residencies, didactic coursework, running programs and successfully achieving state board and professional accrediting approvals. In her current role, she strategically collaborates with prospective and current university partners to develop and maintain online/distance programs that prepare the highest quality health and social service professionals who are ready to address the globe’s complex healthcare needs. Colleen facilitates the design and implementation of programs while conquering the multifaceted challenges that come with professional accreditation of educational programs and state professional board rules and regulations. Through her roles at universities and in EdTech, Colleen has learned how to solve the unique complexities that accompany educating healthcare professionals, especially in the distance format. She also maintains an active practice as an FNP which allows her to create current and relevant learning experiences for students. As an experienced educator and clinician, she understands that students and quality must be the focal point for programs to achieve great success. Colleen received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Georgetown University and Master of Science in Nursing from Columbia University in New York. She holds active licensure as a registered nurse and advanced practice nurse as well as ANCC FNP certification.