Amy Abbott PhD, MS, RN, FNAP is a Full Professor of Nursing at Creighton University where she has been a faculty member for 29 years. Dr. Abbott’s research has focused on rural communities experiencing health disparities in the areas of health information technology and patient safety. She has focused on improving care for persons with diabetes, including as a co-investigator on a PCORI Engagement Award. Currently, she is focused on addressing needs of rural families of children with type 1 diabetes using occupation-based coaching delivered using telehealth.