Speakers - WNSC 2024

Biography

Dr.  Alice Vestergaard is an internationally published author, educator, and researcher with extensive global experience and expertise in the expressive arts and global healing modalities. She has had careers in industry, academia, and community health settings. Currently serving as an assistant professor at Samuel Merritt University, Dr. Vestergaard is the creator of the university’s HEARTS program (Health Education and the Arts.) She is an innovative pioneer in creating and conducting evidence -based neuro arts workshops for clinicians to help mitigate stress, burnout, moral injury, and vicarious trauma. She is a Jean Watson Caring Science Certified Caritas Coach ™, a certified Heart Math ™ trainer,  and a past recipient of the Friend of Nursing Award from the Association of California Nurse Leaders (ACNL).