Julia Steed

Dr. Julia M. Steed is an Assistant Professor at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, where she serves as Academic Director for the Family Nurse Practitioner Program since 2023. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic leadership, focusing on inclusive teaching, curriculum evaluation, and healthcare workforce diversification.

• Education: PhD in Nursing Science (Vanderbilt), MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty (Vanderbilt), BSN (Middle Tennessee State University)

Dr. Steed's research centers on implementation science and inclusive teaching, with grants like the Project SHARE (2022–2024) and Morehouse Health Sciences Academy (2019). Her publications span diversity initiatives, smoking cessation, and LGBTQ+ health, emphasizing actionable strategies for equitable care.

Key scientific awards include the NONPF Faculty Leadership Mentoring Program Fellowship (2023) and Dean's Award for Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion (2022). Clinically, she practices as a Family Nurse Practitioner in internal medicine and integrative medicine, with expertise in public health and weight loss.