Naz Nami is a seasoned Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with more than a decade of clinical nursing experience and a dedicated advocate for neurodiversity, inclusion, and health equity. As an immigrant, lifelong learner, and autistic woman professional, she brings both lived experience and clinical expertise to her work, shaping a perspective grounded in resilience, authenticity, and person-centered care.Naz began her academic journey at UC Berkeley before earning her nursing degree at Johns Hopkins University, where she developed a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and patient advocacy. She went on to complete her Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree at Boston College and is currently pursuing a PhD in Nursing Science. Her doctoral research focuses on developing inclusive and anti-ableist models of care that better support neurodivergent populations.Deeply committed to justice and equity, Naz’s work integrates clinical practice, research, and advocacy. Her identity as an autistic clinician informs her approach to care, emphasizing respect for diverse ways of thinking, communicating, and experiencing the world. Whether providing direct patient care, contributing to academic scholarship, or advocating for systemic change, she is dedicated to advancing healthcare systems that are accessible, equitable, and affirming for all individuals particularly those with neurodevelopmental and psychiatric differences.

• About the Author .- . Dedication.- Part I: Foundations of Social Justice in Nursing. Chapter 1: Introduction to Social Justice in Nursing.- . Chapter 2: Ableism and Disability Rights in Nursing.- . Chapter 3: Racial Disparities in Nursing.- Part II: Systemic Inequities and Contemporary Challenges. Chapter 4: Gender Equity and Discrimination.- . Chapter 5: LGBTQ+ Inclusivity.- . Chapter 6: Socioeconomic Inequalities.- . Chapter 7: Mental Health Stigma.- Part III: Advocacy, Practice, and Future Directions. Chapter 8: Advocating for Change.- . Chapter 9: Advocating for Independence of Nurse Practitioners in the U.S..- . Conclusion.

Naz Nami is a seasoned Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with more than a decade of clinical nursing experience and a dedicated advocate for neurodiversity, inclusion, and health equity. As an immigrant, lifelong learner, and autistic woman professional, she brings both lived experience and clinical expertise to her work, shaping a perspective grounded in resilience, authenticity, and person-centered care.Naz began her academic journey at UC Berkeley before earning her nursing degree at Johns Hopkins University, where she developed a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and patient advocacy. She went on to complete her Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree at Boston College and is currently pursuing a PhD in Nursing Science. Her doctoral research focuses on developing inclusive and anti-ableist models of care that better support neurodivergent populations.Deeply committed to justice and equity, Naz’s work integrates clinical practice, research, and advocacy. Her identity as an autistic clinician informs her approach to care, emphasizing respect for diverse ways of thinking, communicating, and experiencing the world. Whether providing direct patient care, contributing to academic scholarship, or advocating for systemic change, she is dedicated to advancing healthcare systems that are accessible, equitable, and affirming for all individuals particularly those with neurodevelopmental and psychiatric differences.

• About the Author .- . Dedication.- Part I: Foundations of Social Justice in Nursing. Chapter 1: Introduction to Social Justice in Nursing.- . Chapter 2: Ableism and Disability Rights in Nursing.- . Chapter 3: Racial Disparities in Nursing.- Part II: Systemic Inequities and Contemporary Challenges. Chapter 4: Gender Equity and Discrimination.- . Chapter 5: LGBTQ+ Inclusivity.- . Chapter 6: Socioeconomic Inequalities.- . Chapter 7: Mental Health Stigma.- Part III: Advocacy, Practice, and Future Directions. Chapter 8: Advocating for Change.- . Chapter 9: Advocating for Independence of Nurse Practitioners in the U.S..- . Conclusion.

Naz Nami is a seasoned Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with more than a decade of clinical nursing experience and a dedicated advocate for neurodiversity, inclusion, and health equity. As an immigrant, lifelong learner, and autistic woman professional, she brings both lived experience and clinical expertise to her work, shaping a perspective grounded in resilience, authenticity, and person-centered care.Naz began her academic journey at UC Berkeley before earning her nursing degree at Johns Hopkins University, where she developed a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and patient advocacy. She went on to complete her Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree at Boston College and is currently pursuing a PhD in Nursing Science. Her doctoral research focuses on developing inclusive and anti-ableist models of care that better support neurodivergent populations.Deeply committed to justice and equity, Naz’s work integrates clinical practice, research, and advocacy. Her identity as an autistic clinician informs her approach to care, emphasizing respect for diverse ways of thinking, communicating, and experiencing the world. Whether providing direct patient care, contributing to academic scholarship, or advocating for systemic change, she is dedicated to advancing healthcare systems that are accessible, equitable, and affirming for all individuals particularly those with neurodevelopmental and psychiatric differences.

• About the Author .- . Dedication.- Part I: Foundations of Social Justice in Nursing. Chapter 1: Introduction to Social Justice in Nursing.- . Chapter 2: Ableism and Disability Rights in Nursing.- . Chapter 3: Racial Disparities in Nursing.- Part II: Systemic Inequities and Contemporary Challenges. Chapter 4: Gender Equity and Discrimination.- . Chapter 5: LGBTQ+ Inclusivity.- . Chapter 6: Socioeconomic Inequalities.- . Chapter 7: Mental Health Stigma.- Part III: Advocacy, Practice, and Future Directions. Chapter 8: Advocating for Change.- . Chapter 9: Advocating for Independence of Nurse Practitioners in the U.S..- . Conclusion.