Mary Lou Ackerman is the former vice president of innovation and digital health with SE Health. Mary Lou is a founding member of SONSIEL (Society of Nursing Scientist, Innovator, and Entrepreneur Leaders), executive board member, and president. Her background is extensive - she has led the development and implementation of many health transformation projects, innovations and partnerships. Mary Lou joined SE Health early on in her nursing career, and she has augmented her clinical background with a graduate business degree and significant experience with health informatics and technologies. She has inspired many nurses globally to challenge the status quo, innovate, and transform health care experiences. Mary Lou has a passion for innovation combined with a desire to advance care by creating innovative service models supported by digital health solutions, leading to a future that will provide a personalized, accessible, meaningful health experience for individuals, their families, and the service providers that support them. Most recently Mary Lou has coauthored two books: The Future of Aging and The Rebel Nurse Handbook: Inspirational Stories by Shift Disruptors.