Dr. Carly A. Dillard
(AKA Dr. Dee)
DNP, RN, MEDSURG-BC
Clinical Assistant Professor
Clinical Background
Dr. Carly A. Dillard is a doctorate-prepared board-certified registered nurse with 17 years of experience in medical-surgical, cardiac telemetry, pediatric, and public health nursing. She is a nurse leader, educator, mentor, and, most recently, the CEO and founder of "It's Your Time Consulting & Advising LLC."
Professional Memberships
She is a member of various groups such as the American Nurse Association, American Nurse Foundation, Sigma Theta Tau Omega Gamma Chapter, Association for Nursing Professional Development, the National League for Nursing, and the National Society of Leadership and Success. Dr. Dillard was also a Capella University Ambassador and participates in the American Nurse Association mentorship program.
Leadership & Advocacy
She is an advocate for her patients, a mentor to her students, and a leader in healthcare. She is on her way to excelling in the field and bringing new ideas and innovations to nursing.
Community & Volunteerism
In her spare time, she volunteers as an advisory board member for Safe Families for Children, an organization that helps women and children involved in domestic violence or financial hardship. She also volunteers as a mentor for American Corporate Partners, assisting veterans to find jobs.
Publications & Media
Dr. Dillard has published articles and is working on publishing a book in the upcoming year. In 2024, she began hosting the podcast "Pink Table Talk" on Lawin Media Network and she was listed as an honoree in the Marquis Who's Who of 2024–2025 and as a Top Educator for 2025–2026.
Current Initiatives
Most recently Dr. Dillard has been working on an evidence-based project for Black Maternal Health that focuses on improving cultural competency amongst maternal healthcare providers. Dr. Dillard is also currently serving on the leadership board for the Beyond Pink For Breast Cancer Foundation.