Wanda Hilliard
Founder- DNP, MBA, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Wanda Hilliard has over 15 years of experience in the financial industry. She has an MBA from Millsaps College and an accounting degree from Belhaven College. Also, she participated in the International Studies Abroad Program in London and Munich. She is a co-founder (2009) of the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses of Houston (PAPN of Houston), which was recently recognized as a nonprofit organization. Her experience includes teaching undergraduates and serving as a preceptor for both MSN/DNP students. Dr. Wanda is an experienced Family Psychiatric Mental Health Care provider. She has worked as a PMHNP-BC since 2010, providing mental health services to the specialty practice area managing the incarcerated population for seven years, and working with the child and Adolescents for over thirteen years. She works as an Associate Professor in Mental Health in the State of Texas and consults with various organizations. Also, she provides telehealth services to rural and underserved populations. Her research interests include the initiation of rating scales and the role of self-care and wellness in the child and adolescent population. Her Doctoral of Nursing Practice clinical project (2015) at the University of Alabama focused on utilizing Genetic Testing in Treatment-Resistant Depression. She is the founder of Thrivability Foundation, a nonprofit focused on educating children, families, and community partners.
wanda.hilliard@thrivablityfoundation.org
Funded Grants
Healthcare Workforce Technology Training & Education Pilot, Hilliard, W. (Principal Investigator) & Jimenez, R., Texas Tech University Innovation Hub at Research Park, Funded 2022.
National Science Foundation I-CORP Grant, Regional, Hilliard, W. (Principal Investigator), & Jimenez, R. (Co-Investigator), Texas Tech Innovative Hub at Research Park Sponsored Research, Funded 2021.
National Science Foundation I-CORP Grant, Regional, Hilliard, W. (Principal Investigator), & Jimenez, R. (Co-Investigator), Texas Tech Innovative Hub at Research Park Sponsored Research, Funded 2021.
Work Experience
2020-2021
Advisor, South Company
In this position, I led a team of more than 40 professional and volunteer staff members, from various company departments.
2019-2020
Consultant, North Company
In this position, I led a team of more than 40 professional and volunteer staff members, from various company departments.
2018-2019
Project manager, East Company
In this position, I led a team of more than 40 professional and volunteer staff members, from various company departments.
Advisor, South Company
In this position, I led a team of more than 40 professional and volunteer staff members, from various company departments.
2019-2020
Consultant, North Company
In this position, I led a team of more than 40 professional and volunteer staff members, from various company departments.
2018-2019
Project manager, East Company
In this position, I led a team of more than 40 professional and volunteer staff members, from various company departments.
Education
2015
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Doctoral of Nursing Practice
2010
The University of Texas Health Science Center
Houston,Texas
Masters Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
2003
Texas Woman's University Houston
Houston,Texas
BSN,Nursing
1995
Millsaps College
Jackson, Mississippi
MBA
1986
Belhaven College
Jackson, Mississippi
Accounting Degree
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Doctoral of Nursing Practice
2010
The University of Texas Health Science Center
Houston,Texas
Masters Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
2003
Texas Woman's University Houston
Houston,Texas
BSN,Nursing
1995
Millsaps College
Jackson, Mississippi
MBA
1986
Belhaven College
Jackson, Mississippi
Accounting Degree
Research
Perceptions of clinical interventions employed to facilitate recovery from substance-related experiences among nurses enrolled in the Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN) substance-related recovery program, 2022 and ongoing.
Wellness and Self-Care of the Child/Adolescent Population in A Forrest School (focus on depression and anxiety), Thrivability Foundation, 2023 and ongoing.
Calloway, S., & Hilliard, W., Jimenez, R., (2021). Stakeholder Perceptions of the Efficacy, Barriers, and Facilitators of Telemental Health Clinical Experiences During COVID for Nurse Practitioner Students, IRB completed in 2021.
Wellness and Self-Care of the Child/Adolescent Population in A Forrest School (focus on depression and anxiety), Thrivability Foundation, 2023 and ongoing.
Calloway, S., & Hilliard, W., Jimenez, R., (2021). Stakeholder Perceptions of the Efficacy, Barriers, and Facilitators of Telemental Health Clinical Experiences During COVID for Nurse Practitioner Students, IRB completed in 2021.
Publications
Barloon, L. F., & Hilliard, W. (2016). Legal Considerations of Psychiatric Nursing Practice.51(2), 161-171. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cnur.2016.01.002
Calloway, S. J., Hilliard, W., & Jimenez, R. (2022). Stakeholder perceptions of the efficacy, barriers, and facilitators of telemental health clinical experiences during COVID for nurse practitioner students. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 34(11), 1216-1224.
Chen, C. J., & Hilliard, W. (2023). Text Message Reminders for Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics in Patients with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders. Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 10783903231183918
-Finocchio, B., & Hilliard, W. (2023). Use of Objective Rating Scales for Generalized Anxiety by Psychiatry Specialists in Pediatric Populations: A Research Review. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 61(5), 11-16
Gary, A., Moore, A., Hilliard, W., Day, M., Boswell, B., & Barnhill, M. (2023). Understanding dysgraphia. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 21(2), 15-22.
Guenther, J., Branham, S., Calloway, S., Hilliard, W., Jimenez, R., & Merrill, E. (2021). Five Steps to Integrating Telehealth into APRN Curricula. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 17(3), 322-325.
Hilliard, W., Barloon, L., Farley, P., Penn, J. V., & Koranek, A. (2013). Bupropion Misuse and Abuse in The Correctional Facility. 19(3), 211-217. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1078345813486448
Hilliard, W., Gerardi, M. B., & Jimenez, R. R. (2021). Options for Veterans Experiencing Sleep Impairment. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 17(5), 536-539.
Hilliard, W., Hobbs, S., & Jimenez, R. "Exploring Plagiarism" has been assigned the following manuscript number: NSG-D-22-00121.
Hilliard, W., Hobbs, S., & Jimenez, R. (2023) Exploring Plagiarism. Nursing 2023. Accepted and in revision 04/2023.
Jimenez, R., Hilliard, W., & Gomez, M. (2023) Utilizing the Components for Enhancing Clinician Experience and Reducing Trauma (CE-CERT) Program to Support Mental Health Professionals Exposed to the Effects of Vicarious Trauma. In process 2023
Soltwisch, M. & Thal, W. (Co-Editors), Brooks, V., Chapman, B., Hernandez, J., Hilliard, T., Hilliard, W. Howden, E., Norman, M., Richburg, M., &Weston, C. (2021). Texas Nurse Practitioners Rural Telehealth Toolkit. Austin, TX.
Calloway, S. J., Hilliard, W., & Jimenez, R. (2022). Stakeholder perceptions of the efficacy, barriers, and facilitators of telemental health clinical experiences during COVID for nurse practitioner students. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 34(11), 1216-1224.
Chen, C. J., & Hilliard, W. (2023). Text Message Reminders for Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics in Patients with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders. Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 10783903231183918
-Finocchio, B., & Hilliard, W. (2023). Use of Objective Rating Scales for Generalized Anxiety by Psychiatry Specialists in Pediatric Populations: A Research Review. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 61(5), 11-16
Gary, A., Moore, A., Hilliard, W., Day, M., Boswell, B., & Barnhill, M. (2023). Understanding dysgraphia. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 21(2), 15-22.
Guenther, J., Branham, S., Calloway, S., Hilliard, W., Jimenez, R., & Merrill, E. (2021). Five Steps to Integrating Telehealth into APRN Curricula. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 17(3), 322-325.
Hilliard, W., Barloon, L., Farley, P., Penn, J. V., & Koranek, A. (2013). Bupropion Misuse and Abuse in The Correctional Facility. 19(3), 211-217. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1078345813486448
Hilliard, W., Gerardi, M. B., & Jimenez, R. R. (2021). Options for Veterans Experiencing Sleep Impairment. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 17(5), 536-539.
Hilliard, W., Hobbs, S., & Jimenez, R. "Exploring Plagiarism" has been assigned the following manuscript number: NSG-D-22-00121.
Hilliard, W., Hobbs, S., & Jimenez, R. (2023) Exploring Plagiarism. Nursing 2023. Accepted and in revision 04/2023.
Jimenez, R., Hilliard, W., & Gomez, M. (2023) Utilizing the Components for Enhancing Clinician Experience and Reducing Trauma (CE-CERT) Program to Support Mental Health Professionals Exposed to the Effects of Vicarious Trauma. In process 2023
Soltwisch, M. & Thal, W. (Co-Editors), Brooks, V., Chapman, B., Hernandez, J., Hilliard, T., Hilliard, W. Howden, E., Norman, M., Richburg, M., &Weston, C. (2021). Texas Nurse Practitioners Rural Telehealth Toolkit. Austin, TX.
Presentations
Project ECHO Presentation, Mental Health America of Houston Role of the Psychiatrist Consultant in the CoCM Model Discuss competency-based hiring & training · Discuss the importance of a comprehensive job description· Discuss the importance of knowledge and skills needed in this role· Define their role dynamics with the Behavioral Health Care Manager (BHCM) and PCP. Mental Health America of Houston.
Hilliard, W., Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse of Houston, PAPN of Houston, Houston, TX, "Stimulant Abuse and Misuse." (2018) Poster
Hilliard, W. (Presenter & Author), Hobbs, S., Tyner, B., American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) - Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA, "Prevalence of Substance Abuse in Global Nursing due to the Impact of the Coronavirus-19 Pandemic," Accepted. (October 20, 2022) Poster
Hilliard, W., DNP Clinical Poster Presentation, University of Alabama, Birmingham, "Utilization of Genetic Testing." (2015) Poster
Hilliard, W. (Author Only), Conference of Spirituality & Healthcare, Portland, OR, "Spiritual Bandwidth Exceeded! Exploring Spiritual burnout in Mental Healthcare Providers." (2022)
Hilliard, W., (2014). Sigma Theta Tau International Conference, Sigma Theta Tau, Hong Kong, "Stimulant Abuse," Invited.
Hilliard, W., Lehrmann, E., TTUHSC, Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN), Lubbock Online, "The Effects of Insomnia and Sleep Hygiene on Child and Adolescent Mental Health," Invited. (August 10, 2022) Virtual Podium
Hilliard, W., PAPN of Texas Web, Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses of Texas (State), Webinar, "Kratom, Cannabis, and Cough Syrup (March 29, 2023)
Hilliard, W., PAPN of Texas Webinar, Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses of Texas Webinar, "The Utilization of an Antipsychotic in a 4-year Old Male," Invited.
Hilliard, W., Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse of Houston, PAPN of Houston, Houston, TX, "Stimulant Abuse." In-Person, Houston, TX.
Hilliard, W., Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse of Houston, PAPN of Houston, Houston, TX, "Stimulant Abuse and Misuse." (2018) Poster
Hilliard, W. (Presenter & Author), Hobbs, S., Tyner, B., American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) - Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA, "Prevalence of Substance Abuse in Global Nursing due to the Impact of the Coronavirus-19 Pandemic," Accepted. (October 20, 2022) Poster
Hilliard, W., DNP Clinical Poster Presentation, University of Alabama, Birmingham, "Utilization of Genetic Testing." (2015) Poster
Hilliard, W. (Author Only), Conference of Spirituality & Healthcare, Portland, OR, "Spiritual Bandwidth Exceeded! Exploring Spiritual burnout in Mental Healthcare Providers." (2022)
Hilliard, W., (2014). Sigma Theta Tau International Conference, Sigma Theta Tau, Hong Kong, "Stimulant Abuse," Invited.
Hilliard, W., Lehrmann, E., TTUHSC, Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN), Lubbock Online, "The Effects of Insomnia and Sleep Hygiene on Child and Adolescent Mental Health," Invited. (August 10, 2022) Virtual Podium
Hilliard, W., PAPN of Texas Web, Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses of Texas (State), Webinar, "Kratom, Cannabis, and Cough Syrup (March 29, 2023)
Hilliard, W., PAPN of Texas Webinar, Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses of Texas Webinar, "The Utilization of an Antipsychotic in a 4-year Old Male," Invited.
Hilliard, W., Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse of Houston, PAPN of Houston, Houston, TX, "Stimulant Abuse." In-Person, Houston, TX.
Consulting
Independent reviewer for the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) practices analysis study of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners Exam. New PMHNP Exam development by The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2023.
Consulting with CWOP (Child Without Place) regarding opportunities to assist the Foster System in Texas. https://www.dfps.texas.gov/About_DFPS/Reports_and_Presentations/CPS/docum ents/2021/2021-09-14-DFPS_CWOP_Report.pdf. Children Without Placement (CWOP), State of Texas. June 2022.
Clinical training and education of PMHNP in the City of Austin Police Department. City of Austin Police Department, Austin, TX. 2021 - Present.
HRSA-21-087 Grant Reviewer, GRANT13304635 Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Grant Substance Use Disorder Training Grant. HRSA Grant Reviewer.
Consulting for Private Universities and Community Partners such as Sloyd and Croft, as well as Coaching and mentorship in mental health education and wellness.
Consulting with CWOP (Child Without Place) regarding opportunities to assist the Foster System in Texas. https://www.dfps.texas.gov/About_DFPS/Reports_and_Presentations/CPS/docum ents/2021/2021-09-14-DFPS_CWOP_Report.pdf. Children Without Placement (CWOP), State of Texas. June 2022.
Clinical training and education of PMHNP in the City of Austin Police Department. City of Austin Police Department, Austin, TX. 2021 - Present.
HRSA-21-087 Grant Reviewer, GRANT13304635 Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Grant Substance Use Disorder Training Grant. HRSA Grant Reviewer.
Consulting for Private Universities and Community Partners such as Sloyd and Croft, as well as Coaching and mentorship in mental health education and wellness.
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info@thriveablityfoundation.org