Kristi A. Acker, PhD, DNP, CRNP,FAANP

Dr. Acker is AACN certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and holds specialty certifications in both Oncology (AOCNP) and Palliative Care (ACHPN). She has extensive clinical experience working in a community outpatient oncology clinic as and advanced practice nurse. She also is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Alabama, Capstone College of Nursing. She serves on numerous professional committees at the local, state, and national levels. Dr. Acker currently chairs the State Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life. She was inducted as a fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Dr. Acker has been married for 32 years and has two adult children and one grandson.