Dr. Ellen McCreedy, PhD, MPH, is a health services researcher focused on improving the lives of people living with dementia and other chronic conditions through real-world innovation and pragmatic clinical trials. Her work brings together community providers and industry partners to test nonpharmacologic and technology-enabled approaches in everyday care settings, including nursing homes, assisted living, and home-based care. Supported by federal funding and a strong network of collaborators, her research emphasizes solutions that are practical, scalable, and meaningful to patients, families, and frontline care teams. Dr. McCreedy is deeply committed to mentoring trainees and building a diverse workforce prepared to lead the next generation of pragmatic health research.