Jennifer Graber

Dr. Jennifer Graber is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Practice Initiatives at the University of Delaware's School of Nursing. She holds an EdD in Educational Leadership from Delaware State University, MSN from the University of Pennsylvania, and BSN from UD. Her roles include academic leadership, teaching psychiatric nursing, and faculty mentorship. She also serves as a Faculty Fellow in the ACHIEVE Program and Facilitator for the Harvard Macy Institute Program. Dr. Graber has over 25 years of experience in psychiatric nursing, education, and leadership.

Education:

• EdD in Educational Leadership, Delaware State University (2013)
• MSN in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, University of Pennsylvania (1999)
• BSN, University of Delaware (1998)

Research Interests:

• Psychiatric mental health nursing education
• Simulation-based learning in nursing
• Nurse well-being and faculty support
• Veteran mental health
• Interprofessional collaboration

Key Contributions:

• Developed the Nursing Lunch and Learn Program to support new faculty
• Co-led the VCAT interdisciplinary program for veteran wellness
• Published extensively on nursing education innovations and mental health care

Awards:

• 2024 APNA Excellence in Education Award
• 2023 ISPN Educator Award
• Delaware Today’s Top Nurse (2016–2023)
• Florence Nightingale Award (2019, 2023)

Grants & Leadership:

• $50K+ grants for nurse well-being initiatives and peer mentorship programs
• Regional coordinator for Sigma Theta Tau and International Society of Psychiatric Nursing
• Private practice as an Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the STAR Tower Health Sciences Complex and Harvard Macy Institute on education innovation projects.