Dr. Windy Cole is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Wound Management. She has been a dedicated wound care advocate for two decades with interests focused on medical education, diabetic foot care, wound care, limb salvage and clinical research. She is an Adjunct Professor and Director of Wound Care Research at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Cole also serves as the National Director of Professional Development and Clinical Education for Woundtech. Her passion to help others has led her participate in humanitarian efforts including a medical mission to Jordan in 2018 to aid the large Syrian refugee population seeking asylum from civil war. Dr. Cole has published numerous peer-reviewed and industry articles on these topics and is a sought-after speaker both nationally and internationally. She is a feature writer for Podiatry Management and Today’s Wound Clinic, a contributing writer for Podiatry Today, an Editorial Board member of Wound Management and Prevention, Podiatry Today, The Foot Journal and Lower Extremity Review as well as Podiatry Section Editor for the ePlasty Journal. As an advocate for wound care on the forefront of wound research, she was awarded the 2020 World Union of Wound Healing Silver Medal Award. Dr. Cole also sits on the advisory board of multiple emerging biotech companies and has been integral in collaborating on innovative research protocols in the aerospace industry.