Francine Bono-Neri, PhD, RN, APRN, PNP, FAAN, is a pediatric nurse practitioner, educator, researcher, and advocate. She built her career around clinical excellence and global impact, with a focus on human trafficking. Her scholarship, leadership, and service are vast. She was inducted as a Fellow into the American Academy of Nursing, and received global recognition at the United Nations being awarded the 2024 Inspiring Global Nurse Award and the 2024 International Ceca Award. She is Co-founder and President of Nurses United Against Human Trafficking, a global association dedicated to educating, equipping, and empowering healthcare professionals on human trafficking and anti-trafficking measures.