Her research interests are centered on vulnerable populations, health disparities with a particular focus on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals and population health. Dr. Huizinga has 30 years of experience in nursing clinical practice, academia, management/leadership, and serves as the Academic Community Liaison at Grand Valley State University. She is a board member of the Milton E. Ford GVSU LGBT Resource Center and has experience in both the clinical setting and classroom at various levels of nursing programs with a special interest in inclusion and equity.