Ashli R. Selke is an Instructional Technologist for the Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning (VNDL) program at Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine. She brings a breadth of knowledge to the table and experience from working in multiple locations throughout the country while being a military spouse and NAVY Veteran herself. Her passion is advocating for veterinary nurses and furthering the profession. She sits on multiple state and national committees as well as being the (NAVTA) National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America sitting President. She believes the only way to obtain meaningful change for the profession is to be involved and advocate.