Lori Aaron, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, is a professor at Texas Woman’s University and a practicing family nurse practitioner. With over 30 years of healthcare experience, her work focuses on preparing nurses for clinical leadership, advancing interprofessional education, and integrating innovative technologies, including generative AI, into clinical training environments. Her scholarly interests include women’s health, primary care, and the development of authentic, simulation-based learning experiences that prepare students for collaborative practice.