Candy Wilson, PhD, MHSc, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, is a Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship at Florida Atlantic University's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, where she holds the Schmidt Family Distinguished Professorship and the Elizabeth E. Force Endowed Chair. A retired U.S. Air Force Colonel with 30 years of military service, Dr. Wilson has dedicated much of her career to advancing the health and well-being of military women. Her research focuses on military women's health, sexual and reproductive health, operational readiness, chronic pain, and integrative approaches to health and wellness. She has led and collaborated on federally funded studies examining health challenges among active duty, National Guard, Reserve, and veteran populations. Her broader career interests include advancing nursing science, mentoring emerging scholars, fostering interdisciplinary research, and translating evidence into clinical practice, healthcare policy, and community programs. Her personal mission is grounded in the belief that every person is whole and deserving of compassionate, respectful care. Guided by the principles of caring science, she seeks to create environments where individuals are heard, valued, and empowered to pursue their goals. Through research, education, mentorship, and leadership, Dr. Wilson strives to advance knowledge, cultivate the next generation of nurse scientists, and contribute to meaningful improvements in the health and well-be