Dr. Jeannette Manchester is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean for the Center for Educational Innovation & Quality at Rutgers University School of Nursing. With over two decades of experience in clinical practice and academic leadership, she brings a deep commitment to advancing inclusive excellence in nurse practitioner education. Her academic work centers on faculty development, mentorship, and the cultivation of scholarly identity, with a particular focus on supporting early-career educators as they transition into academic roles. Dr. Manchester has led multiple institutional initiatives aimed at improving faculty retention, engagement, and leadership capacity. She is the architect of a structured Faculty Fellowship program that has significantly increased retention rates and fostered a culture of belonging and innovation. Her scholarship explores the intersection of pedagogy, professional identity, and equity, and she is a frequent presenter on topics related to inclusive teaching, simulation-based learning, and academic mentorship. A passionate advocate for faculty empowerment, Dr. Manchester works closely with professional development teams and academic leaders to design responsive, evidence-informed strategies that support faculty across all specialties. Her work has been recognized for its impact on institutional stability and its alignment with national priorities in nursing education. She continues to mentor emerging nurse educators and contributes to the advancement of nursing scholarship through publication, curriculum innovation, and leadership development.