Dr. Stephens is a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, rural health scholar, and senior graduate professor of nursing. In 2023, Dr. Stephens was identified as a “key community stakeholder” by Teton Behavioral Health Alliance. Dr. Stephens is the only advanced practice nurse serving as a subject matter and quality of care expert for Health Choice Arizona, which serves over 200,000 patients. She presented on digital health and innovation at the International Council of Nur