Kara Krauskopf, PhD, RN, NE-BC, is an accomplished healthcare professional with extensive experience in nursing leadership and patient safety. Currently serving as a Patient Safety Specialist at Credence Management Solutions, LLC and a Legal Nurse Consultant at ARCHER, Kara has held various leadership positions including Chief Nursing Officer at Austin Oaks Hospital and Director of Clinical Services at Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation. Prior roles include Director of Emergency Services at Corpus Christi Medical Center and Director of Quality, Risk, & Accreditation at Lakeway Regional Medical Center. Kara's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Public Service Leadership in Healthcare Administration from Capella University, a BSN from Pacific Union College, an MHA from Trinity University, an ADN from Austin Community College, and a BA in Biology from St. Edward's University.