Michelle L. Canale, DNP, CRNA, APRN, FAANA is the Director of the DNP in Nurse Anesthesiology Program at the University of South Florida and has been involved with nurse anesthesia didactic and clinical education since 2006. She has been a nurse for 28 years and a CRNA engaged in the clinical practice of anesthesia for the past 22 years. Her experience includes administration of the nurse anesthesia training program, curriculum development, course instruction, advising, mentoring, precepting nurse anesthesia students in clinical training, and evaluating Doctoral level nurse anesthesia students. Dr. Canale has served as a leader in faculty governance through chairing committees at both the College of Nursing and University levels. Her interests are focused on the practice of anesthesia, professional advocacy, education, and communication techniques to promote healthcare quality and patient safety. She has published and presented nationally on topics related to communication and patient safety, emotional intelligence in graduate admissions, emotional intelligence and simulation in nursing education, and effective evaluation and documentation of students in a litigious society. Dr. Canale has deep-rooted professional service as President of the Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (2022-2023), and currently as a Director on the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Board of Directors. She was recognized for her significant contributions to the nurse anesthesiology profession with her induction as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology in 2022.