Leading nursing research, my work focuses on health promotion, environmental exposures, and the application of smart health technologies to benefit older adults and community health. Engaging with the Center for Smart Health at FAU, we are investigating approaches that significantly impact the well-being of older adults. My dedication to medical-surgical, rehabilitation, and community health is reflected in my team's longitudinal research of health outcomes related to algal bloom toxin exposure and my previous co-development of an idea to help patients communicate. With a PhD in Nursing Research, certifications, and Fellow status in the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, and with expertise in bench science (Histotechnology and Genomics), the fusion of my expertise shapes innovations in patient care and advocacy, contributing to the advancement of nursing science and education.