Kelly Squires is a Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Newcastle and an Accredited Practicing Dietitian. Kelly has a strong clinical background, having worked in acute and non-acute settings for over 15 years. She also has a passion for student education. Kelly predominately works with dietetic students in years three and four of the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honors) program. She has a keen interest in preparing students for placement, mainly focusing on supporting their learning as they transition into their final year of the program, which is predominately placement-based. This led to her PhD, where she explored placement-based simulation to understand how best to support student learning for professional practice.