Dr. Marfell made the decision to become first an FNP and then an educator to increase access to healthcare to anyone in need. She an administrator, a faculty member and maintains a clinical practice. Dr. Marfell's contributions to advance practice nursing include her leadership in the beginning the Community-based FNP Track and MSN program at Frontier and her continued work in clinical practice. Dr. Marfell is a leader in education and is currently the Chairperson of the Department of Family Nursing at the Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing.