Mary Anne Hanley is a holistic nurse educator, with experience in curriculum development, program evaluation, and theory development. She is known for her work and leadership in the field of Therapeutic Touch (TT), a complementary therapy focused on healing. She has served for over 35 years, most recently as the President of the Therapeutic Touch International Association. Hanley’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Connecticut, a Master of Arts degree in Nursing Education from New York University, and a Ph.D. in Nursing from The University of Texas Medical Branch. She is a published author in peer-reviewed and national journals and has presented nationally and internationally on topics such as healing, TT, Energy therapies, improvisation, clinical informatics. Her research has explored the effectiveness of Therapeutic Touch in various populations, including preterm infants. She has also conducted research and published on topics related to autism spectrum disorders and Williams Syndrome. Mary Anne was one of the Founding Members of GAHN where she served as the Inaugural Board Chair, Past-Chair and is now serving as the Treasurer.