Lisa Wagner

Lisa Wagner serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Nursing, focusing on advancing nursing education through maternal-child health initiatives and inclusive clinical simulation practices.

Education:

• PhD in Nursing, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
• MPH, University of Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health, Houston, TX
• BSN, University of Texas Health Science Center School of Nursing, Houston, TX
• BA in Humanities, University of Houston Clear Lake, Clear Lake, TX
• ADN, Houston Community College, Houston, TX

Research Interests: Dr. Wagner's scholarship centers on optimizing breastfeeding support through WIC peer counseling systems and redesigning healthcare simulation curricula to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. Her work bridges clinical practice and pedagogy to cultivate culturally competent nursing professionals, with particular emphasis on maternal decision-making processes and equitable resource allocation in community health settings.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• Good Samaritan Foundation Bronze Medalist (2025)
• Excellence in Nursing Awards (2025)
• Crawford and Hattie Foundation Award (2018)
• Regina R. and Alfonso J. Mercatante Memorial Award (2017)
• John McGovern Healing in Nursing Award (2016)
• Exemplar for Nurse Autonomy, Magnet Designation (2016)
• Houston Chronicle Salute to Nurses - Houston’s Top 100 Nurses (2016)
• Daisy Award (2015)
• Daisy Award (2010)

Advising and Grants: No documented information regarding student mentorship, research advisees, or externally funded grants is provided in available materials.