Kathleen Williamson is the associate dean and a professor at Indiana University School of Nursing - Fort Wayne. She previously held a position at Tarleton State University School of Nursing in Stephenville, Texas. Williamson was the chief academic officer of the school. Her primary responsibilities were for overall leadership, including developing innovative academic programming, supporting student learning through academic support structures, and creating and engaging student life that prepares students for a professional nursing career. She provides oversight and guidance to direct and facilitate a culture that encourages student and faculty engagement that breaks down educational silos. Williamson is resourceful in finding inventive ways to integrate technology and evidence-based practice (EBP) with healthcare professionals and educators through community partnerships, workshops, and coursework. She is enthusiastic, creative, energetic, and passionate about teaching and researching topics such as technology in nursing education and the integration of EBP in academic and clinical settings. Williamson continues to work with a variety of healthcare disciplines in incorporating the best evidence to influence health policy, improve patient outcomes, and disseminate evidence to advance the practice across all healthcare settings.