Neil E. Peterson, PhD, APRN, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC, is a professor at Brigham Young University’s College of Nursing and a dual-certified family nurse practitioner and adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner with clinical experience in primary care, urgent care, and occupational health. His scholarship focuses on cardiorespiratory health, wellness promotion, and the benefits of physical activity for physical and mental health. He has led efforts to integrate physical activity screening and exercise referral into university health care and contributes to national collaborations advancing physical activity in workplace settings. His commitment to global health includes repeated service and research trips to Nepal, where he leads nursing teams providing preventive care, assessing occupational and environmental health concerns, and strengthening local capacity for sustained care.