Dr. Jennifer J. Muehlenkamp is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire (United States), where she is known to collaborate with almost anyone. As the first to formally propose that NSSI is a phenomenon deserving of clinical and research attention in its own right, Jennifer has had a great and long-lasting impact on the field. Her research focuses on the development, functions, and prevention of NSSI, as well as the roles of stigma, body image, and identity in emotional well-being. Dr. Muehlenkamp’s work has been instrumental in developing validated assessment tools and community-based prevention programs that reach students, educators, and clinicians. Beyond her research, she is an inspiring teacher and mentor known for her compassion, thoughtfulness, and dedication to bridging the gap between science and the lived realities of distress and recovery. A founding member of ISSS, Jennifer is encouraging and innovating, and she represents the kind of academic many of us aspire to be.