Heather Ross

Heather Ross is an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University's Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, with affiliations in the School of Technology for Public Health and the Global Futures Laboratory. She specializes in healthcare policy, implementation science, and technology-driven solutions for global health challenges. Ross also holds roles as Senior Global Futures Scientist and serves as a health policy advisor. Her work spans behavioral health, public safety, and equity-focused initiatives like SolarSPELL Health, an offline digital library for underserved regions.

Education: PhD in Human and Social Dimensions of Science and Technology (ASU, 2016); DNP (ASU, 2010); MSN (Boston College, 2000); BA in Religious Studies (Yale, 1996).

Research focuses on sociotechnical systems, health equity, algorithmic bias mitigation, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Notable projects include dementia screening in homeless populations, police use-of-force pathways, and sensor-based health monitoring.

Awards include the Wilton Wells Webster Lectureship and recognition for teaching and innovation. Ross is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and maintains clinical practice in cardiac electrophysiology.