Kristy is a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher who models professionalism and leadership. Kristy has the utmost respect for and interest in her students: fair and unbiased, humble and approachable, and an excellent mentor. As faculty, Kristy is leading an initiative around environmental health and climate change for the school of nursing. She is leading the work around Accelerated Baccalaureate curriculum updating statewide as well as safe patient mobilization for the Portland campus. Kristy is a leader in the school of nursing in both teaching and education.