She joined the faculty in 1999. Dr. Steward serves as the Specialty Program Director for the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program. She has served in various roles in neonatal/infant care since 1978. Because of her previous role as a Clinical Nurse Specialist serving the Failure to Thrive population in Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. Steward’s scholarly interests have primarily focused on various aspects of neonatal/infant nutrition.