Dr. Russell is co-founder of Virtual Immersive Technologies for Learning (VITL) with Steven House and Josh Garrett. She is working with Dr. Kuensting and AlphaStax to develop a Walden University grant that funds the development of and research on a Virtual Nusing Center. The Center will be implemented with the American Association of Emergency Nurse Practioners and result in a book on the research results. Dr. Russell has a Ph.D. in educational psychology with a focus on cognition and technology and a masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction.