Dr. Nicole Hansen, Ed.D., EMT-P, CIC, is a paramedic and educator with over a decade of experience in the NYC 911 system. She currently manages the EMS Department at NYU Langone–Long Island and has extensive experience educating and mentoring future EMTs and paramedics. Her research centers on inclusive and evidence-based EMS education, with particular emphasis on neurodiverse learners, accessible instructional design, and mental health supports.