Dr. Beth Sanford completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice in 2022 with a specialty in Public Health and Policy, focusing on vitamin D translational research. Beth has served vulnerable populations inside and outside the USA since 1998. Currently, she is the Director of Education at GrassrootsHealth Nutrient Research Institute and a full-time Graduate Nursing Professor. In 2021, she obtained a post-graduate certificate in Applied Clinical Nutrition to better educate colleagues, patients, and the public about the principles of integrative nutrition. Beth currently serves as the President of the North Dakota Nurses Association. She is a speaker, researcher and consultant for vitamin D policy and best practices in research, education and clinical practice.