Dr. Nicole Villarreal is a higher education leader with over 15 years of experience in student advocacy and mental health. She currently serves as Associate Faculty Doctoral Chair and Access & Wellness Student Advocate at the University of Arizona Global Campus, where she leads case management, crisis response, and diversity initiatives for a 22,000+ student population. Dr. Villarreal specializes in trauma-informed care, restorative justice, supporting the holistic development of nontraditional students, and is passionate about building inclusive, student-centered systems that promote belonging and success.