As my dream is to become a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner who practices internationally, for my interview I met with Jaci Holland who is a certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner in Columbus, Ohio. However, Jaci has transitioned to a new role as she now works for OSU’s Wexner Medical Center as the Program Manager of the Diversity Enhancement Program for The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center for the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. Jaci served as a pioneer in the field as one of the first certified women’s health nurse practitioners in Columbus as she was originally an RN.

The beauty of nursing is that the possibilities and pathways are endless! Jaci transitioned from a clinical practitioner to an ambassador for cancer prevention: she understands the value of education and treating the root of the cause rather than dealing with medical issues once the symptoms have manifested. Meeting with a WHNP so equally passionate about human rights and dedicated to her field of work was very inspiring.