Kimberly Kasper

Kimberly A. Kasper, DHSc, RN, CRNP, ACNP-BC, AFN-C, blends over 30 years of emergency, trauma, and forensic nursing experience with dedicated academic leadership. Her career is defined by clinical advocacy, extensive board governance, and an unwavering commitment to supporting survivors of violence.

• Clinical & Military Background: Kasper has practiced as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for more than 26 years, anchoring a 31-year clinical  background that spans roles as an EMT, RN, and ARNP. Her primary specialization centers on recognizing and treating adolescents, adults, and elders affected by sexual assault. She also proudly served her country for nine years as a flight nurse in the United States Air Force.

• Global Health Policy: Through her work with the U.S. State Department and the Gulf Coast Diplomacy Council, she has led health policy development and implementation across more than 30 countries. In this role, she trained world leaders, health ministers, and healthcare providers on critical frameworks for identifying and responding to human trafficking, violence, and sexual assault.

• Academic Leadership: As a full-time faculty member at the Duquesne University School of Nursing, Kasper teaches in the Advanced Practice Forensic Graduate, Adult Gerontology Acute Care, and Family Practice Nurse Practitioner programs. To stay rooted in community needs, she maintains a clinical practice at a community clinic for uninsured patients, primarily caring for migrant women, their families, and local human trafficking survivors.

• Board Governance & Vision: An experienced leader, Kasper has served on numerous executive boards in the roles of Director at Large, Treasurer, and President. As a board member of the Academy of Forensic Nursing (AFN), her mission is to expand membership, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and build robust global academic partnerships to ensure patients everywhere have access to the vital, specialized expertise of a forensic nurse.