Lisa M. Feller, EdD, RN, CNE is the Director of Regulatory Affairs and an associate professor at the University of South Dakota Department of Nursing. Lisa has over 36 years of healthcare experience and 25 years of experience in nursing education. Her areas of expertise include adult health, rural health, leadership and quality improvement. She was a member of the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) pilot project and has provided consultation to nursing programs regarding the integration of QSEN competencies in curricula. In addition, Lisa has worked closely with community and practice partners to implement workforce development models in rural settings.