Jessica Clayton has been a registered nurse for 20+ years and a SANE since 2013. She has worked in a critical access hospital in Iowa for almost 20 years doing an array of different types of nursing which includes being the SANE coordinator, SART leader, and am a Medical Examiner-I for the county, amongst many other things. Prior to working in Iowa, Jessica worked in OB in Green Bay, WI and ortho trauma in Rochester, MN. She has experience with both rural and urban SANE work. She was employed with Hennepin County Hospital for over 4 years starting off as a casual forensic nurse transitioning to a SANE educator. She is part of the Iowa Attorney General's State SART advisory board helping change regulations for programs throughout the state representing the rural nurses. She is a certified SANE-A, SANE-P, and GFN-C. She is a mom to three and a grandma to two. She loves riding her motorcycle when she can. 

Mei is a passionate Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) dedicated to fostering compassionate, evidence-based care for survivors of all ages. As the SANE Coordinator for the state of Oregon, Mei strives to support fellow examiners, uplift survivors, and address the disparities within medical forensic care and the SANE community. Mei holds dual IAFN certifications in Pediatrics and Adult/Adolescent, reinforcing her commitment to serving survivors throughout the lifespan and maintaining high standards of care.

Since starting her nursing journey in 2013, Mei has gained experience in a variety of acute care, emergency, and community-based settings, prioritizing trauma-informed principles and providing unwavering support to those impacted by violence. She collaborates with entities such as Children’s Advocacy Centers (CAC), Sexual Assault Response Teams (SART), and Domestic Violence Councils (DVC), bringing a multidisciplinary approach to survivor support and advocacy. In addition to her current role, Mei has served as an instructor, a member of the SANE Certification Commission, and co-chair of the Medical Forensic Committee. These roles have deepened her understanding of the challenges faced by SANEs and underscored the importance of mentorship, ongoing education, and robust program development.