Marie O. Etienne, DNP, APRN, FNP, GNP, PNP, PLNC is a professor of Nursing at Miami Dade College Benjamín Léon School of Nursing (BLSON). Dr. Etienne entered the realm of academics at Miami Dade College in 1997. Her experience includes pediatrics, geriatrics, family practice, community health nursing, leadership and course developer of online teaching for the RN-BSN program at the College.  Dr. Etienne received several distinguished awards for her work by local, national and international reputable organizations. 
For over a decade, Dr. Etienne has coordinated and actively participates in Humanitarian Medical Missions Migrant Workers, Children & Families in Dominican Republic, Haiti, Belle Glade, Immokalee, Florida, and local underserved populations in Florida. Dr. Etienne 's ultimate goal is to inspire others to be social innovators, leaders and changemakers in society.