Angelica Walton, DNP, RN, CCRN

Dr. Walton is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing with expertise in Holistic and Integrative systems of care. Her areas of teaching are focused on diverse global health perspectives to advance education, practice, and leadership through innovative and creative systems improvement strategies. Angelica leads efforts in the promotion of sustainable environments and communities through a focus on reclaiming knowledge of ecosocial partnerships and embodiment practices to restore population health and planetary wellness. Angelica's previous clinical background was critical care registered nursing (CCRN) in disaster and crisis response, cardiovascular, medical, and surgical intensive care, as well as home hospice, palliative, and integrative care in the community. 

She is a member of the University's Global Health Scholars Community of Practice and provides service, mentorship, or leadership within a number of professional organizations at the local, national, and international level. Angelica serves on the Board of Directors for the Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP) which works to protect natural resources and rural communities by working with communities to address sustainability issues and foster resilience. She also serves on grassroots Planetary Health and Environmental Justice committee, Community Arts @ Health Sciences, and as Faculty Advisor of the Transdisciplinary Student Health Sciences Arts Advisory Board (HSAAB). As an entrepreneur and small business owner, she is an active consultant in the community and collaborates with many local partners to offer services and education to promote social sustainability, healing, and health. 

• Global Scholar, University of Minnesota Global Scholars Community of Practice, 2024
• Dedication to Student Learning Award Certificate, University of Minnesota, Center for Education Innovation, 2022
• Midwest Nursing Research (MNRS) Finalist: Impact of Mindfulness to Improve Staff Wellbeing, 2022 
• University of Minnesota President's Student Leadership Award, 2022
• New York Times, COVID Nurse commercial highlight, 2021

• American Holistic Nurses Association, Planetary Health Task Force
• American Nurses Association
• American Nurses for Healthy Environments
• Community Arts at Health Sciences, Faculty Advisor 
• Interdisciplinary Journal of Partnership Studies, Board of Directors 
• International Association of Reiki Professionals
• Minnesota Climate Action Partnership: Community Climate Resilience Champion
• Minnesota Holistic Nurses Association
• Nurses for Planetary Health
• Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships Southeast Minnesota Region, Board of Directors
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Zeta Chapter, Faculty Counselor
• Society of Nurse Scientist, Innovators, Entrepreneurs, and Leaders (SONSIEL)

Walton, A., Beese, S., Chesak, S., Gingerich, S. D., & Wilson, R. (2024). A partnership perspective on ecosocial reciprocity for cultural transformation. Interdisciplinary Journal of Partnership Studies, 11(1), 5-. https://doi.org/10.24926/ijps.v11i1.6121

Walton, A. (2023). Dear Healers: A photographic story of finding hope, community, and partnership in connection with nature. Interdisciplinary Journal of Partnership Studies, 10(1), Article 8. https://doi.org/10.24926/ijps.v10i1.5441

Walton, A. (2023). "Decide” Spring Art Exhibit Showcase," Community Arts at Health Sciences, Center for Interprofessional Programs. Medium: Photography

Walton, A. (2024, June 10). Reclaiming the holistic approach in women's health care. Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Cohort. [Invited]

Walton, A., Indridadottir, O., & Greiner, S. (2024, June 7). Diverse healing perspectives to advance inclusivity and healing. American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) 44th Annual Conference, Rochester, MN.

Walton, A. (2024, June 4). Seeds for healing at the commission on the status of women. Planting Seeds for Innovation Conference, Densford Center for Leadership, Minneapolis, MN. (Panel presenter) [Invited]. 

McKechnie, A. C., Bradley, C. S., Brown, C., Delkoski, S., Neerland, C., Ruud, M., Walton, A., & Woll, A. (2024, March). Innovative strategies advancing interprofessional education to improve women's health. Parallel event presented at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women Forum, New York, NY (virtual presentation). [Invited]

Walton, A. (2024, January 19). Transformative models of partnerism found in nature as innovative pedagogy for advancing improvements in higher education, nursing, & health. American Association of Colleges in Nursing (AACN) Doctoral Education Conference, Selected Podium Presentation, Naples, FL.

Walton, A., Boyd, K. (2023, November 4). Environmental resilience in the heat. Emerging Farmers Conference, Invited Presenter, Mounds View, MN.

Walton, A., & Wilson, R. (2023, October 11). Wellbeing across systems: From the clinical system to the planetary health ecosystem. NURS 7610 Systems Leadership and Innovation, Invited Guest, University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Minneapolis, MN. Podcast.

Walton, A. (2023, August 8). Trauma, the energetic body, and health. Lynlake Centers for Wellbeing Continuing Education, Minneapolis, MN.

Walton, A. (2022, October 11). Biofield healing & nature. Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Bridge to Recovery Mental Health Program, Invited Presenter, Minneapolis, MN. 

Walton, A. (2021, November 18). The healing powers of nature. Veterans Health Administration Center for Integrative Health and Healing, Invited Guest Lecture, Minneapolis, MN.