Dr. Courtney Taylor is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah College of Nursing and a Family Nurse Practitioner with Utah Juvenile Justice and Youth Services. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Utah. Her clinical and academic work focuses on adolescent health, trauma-informed care, and improving access to primary care for underserved youth. In addition to teaching and clinical practice, Dr. Taylor is actively involved in professional leadership, advocacy, and mentorship within the nurse practitioner community. She is committed to advancing equitable health care and supporting positive outcomes for vulnerable populations.