Frances E. Likis

Frances E. Likis, DrPH, NP, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, is a nurse practitioner and certified nurse-midwife who is nationally recognized for advancing evidence-based practice in women’s health, bringing sexual and reproductive health further into mainstream nursing and midwifery practice, and promoting inclusive language in scholarly communication. Francie served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health, led interprofessional teams conducting systematic reviews examining critical questions in health care at the Vanderbilt University Evidence-based Practice Center, and has been an educator and mentor for graduate students throughout her career. Her awards and honors include the Lifetime Visionary Award and the Kitty Ernst Award from the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), the Vanderbilt University Alumni Award for Excellence in Nursing, the Frontier Nursing University Distinguished Service to Society Alumni Award, and the Frontier Nursing University Student Choice Award for Teaching Excellence. Francie is a Fellow of the ACNM and the American Academy of Nursing.