Devon Noonan, associate professor, has been selected as an Ambassador of the Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research (FNINR). She was selected based on the overall strength of her application, based on criteria that included research-related experience, lobbying, advocacy, and policy-related experience, as well as stated goals to be achieved as an ambassador. By accepting this role, Noonan commits to ongoing contact with and education of Congressional members and staff regarding the importance of nursing research and funding for the National Institute of Nursing Research. She will also serve as a resource in supporting NINR’s mission at regional nursing research conferences and with her local policy makers and media to enhance their understanding of the impact of NINR’s intramural and extramural research.