Melissa Powell, PhD MS RN CPHQ is a postdoctoral fellow at UCLA in the National Clinician Scholars Program. Her research has focused on understanding the experiences and support needs of nurses after traumatic clinical events, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Her current work includes the development and implementation of a new peer-to-peer support program for nurses at UCLA Health focusing on timely emotional first aid and referral resources that promote well-being and retention.