Tracie Risling RN, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary and the President of the Canadian Nursing Informatics Association. Her patient-oriented program of health informatics research includes study on AI, social media, co-design, and patient access and use of electronic health records. Dr. Risling explores how health technologies, in particular those that provide data access, influence patient empowerment and engagement. She is also a passionate advocate for increased nursing engagement in the development and deployment of digital solutions, including AI.