Nancy Downing, PhD, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, FAAN is an Associate Professor in the Center of Excellence for Forensic Nursing at Texas A&M University. She teaches in the graduate forensic nursing program and conducts research on intersections of violence, trauma, abuse, substance use, and health outcomes. She is a forensic nurse providing care to patients impacted by sexual abuse and assault, maltreatment, domestic violence, human trafficking, and non-accidental trauma. She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing, currently serves as President of the International Association of Forensic Nursing, and is a member of the Texas Forensic Science Commission.