Leslie McKeon is a registered nurse with over 45 years of experience in healthcare practice and academia. She earned her PhD in 2004 and served as an Associate Professor at both the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and the University of Memphis for 13 years. Most recently, she worked as the Nurse Scientist at the University of Tennessee Medical Center and retired in May 2024. Leslie is passionate about teaching patients to navigate the healthcare system, mentoring nurses in research, and developing courses.