Meet Our Members! - Dr. Marie Kelly Lindley, PhD, RN, CNE – President-Elect of TNA District 4!

Meet Dr. Marie Kelly Lindley – a powerhouse in nursing education and clinical leadership!

Dr. Lindley is the Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives & Innovation and Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing at Baylor University. With a PhD from UT Arlington, an MS from Columbia University, and a BS from William Paterson University, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the field of nursing education and practice.

Her leadership journey includes roles as MSN Leadership Program Coordinator at Baylor, MSN Education Program Director at UT Arlington, and Director of Emergency & Critical Care at Methodist Health System. She’s also deeply involved in professional organizations like Texas Nurses Association (TNA) State Policy Council and INACSL Education Sub-Committees. 

Dr. Lindley’s research focuses on simulation in nursing education, securing grants totaling over $740,000 to advance healthcare training. Her work includes projects on weight stigma, women’s health, and public health nursing competencies through simulation.

Recognized as one of TNA’s Top 25 Outstanding Texas Nurses, Dr. Lindley’s 30+ years of experience continue to shape the future of nursing through leadership, research, and innovation!

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