Dr. Jennifer Jessen is an Associate Professor in the College of Nursing and the Executive Director of the Center for Interprofessional Practice, Education, and Research (CIPER) at Creighton University. Her research focuses on perioperative nursing education, interprofessional education and assessment strategies, and emotional intelligence in nursing. Dr. Jessen earned an EdD with an emphasis in health professions education and an MSN in nursing education from the College of Saint Mary, as well as a BSN from Creighton University. She is a Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) and the former Editor-in-Chief of the Creighton Journal of Collaborative Practice and Education. Dr. Jessen’s scholarly projects have explored competency-based interprofessional learning, perioperative simulation, and strategies to promote health equity through advanced care planning. Recognized as a Distinguished Fellow in the National Academies of Practice, her work integrates collaborative practice principles to enhance patient outcomes and advance nursing education.