Kevin Julián Aya Roa is a qualified nurse and is currently studying for a PhD in Nursing Sciences at the University of Guanajuato in Mexico. He obtained his nursing degree from the University of Cundinamarca in Colombia in 2016 and his Master's degree in Nursing Sciences from the University of Guanajuato in 2020. He has worked as a university professor and researcher, focusing on topics related to nursing care, mental health and family caregivers of individuals with chronic illnesses. His research interests include spirituality, transcendence, suffering and connection in care, as well as the development and validation of nursing instruments. He is an active member of the Upsilon Nu Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honour Society and serves on its Academic Affairs Committee. He has been recognised for his academic performance and has participated as a guest reviewer for international scientific journals.