Clinical Professor
Baylor University
Dallas, TX, United States
Dr. Jessica Peck is an expert pediatric nurse practitioner who provides award-winning leadership to develop and lead inclusive and diverse interprofessional teams. Some of her recent awards include Texas Nurse Practitioner of the Year, Distinguished Alumni for the University of Alabama and University of Texas Medical Branch, Loretta C. Ford Distinguished Nurse Practitioner from the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Sharp Cutting Edge Award from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the Lillian Wald Humanitarian Award from the National League for Nursing, two-time Hall of Fame Inductee for nursing journal article of the year, and Advocate of the Year from the American Nurses Association. She holds the honorary designation of Fellow from both the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Academy of Nursing.
Dr. Peck is an internationally recognized anti-trafficking advocate. She created the Alliance for Children in Trafficking and served as founding chair. Dr. Peck served as consultant to the US Congress and worked with the US Department of Health and Human Services to create core competencies for health professionals caring for individuals exploited and abused through trafficking. She serves as Lead Medical Consultant for Unbound Houston and was instrumental in passage of House Bill 2059, mandating continuing education for all care providers in Texas.
Dr. Peck is currently a Clinical Professor of Nursing at Baylor University. She holds active credentials as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Educator, and Clinical Nurse Leader. Dr. Peck is a frequently requested national speaker. She is a prolific clinical author and a frequent guest on radio, television, and other media. She is the author of Behind Closed Doors: A Guide for Parents and Teens to Navigate Through Life’s Toughest Issues, released by W Publishing and ranked #1 new release on Amazon.
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Friday, June 16, 2023
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM EDT