Dr. Fortier has significantly contributed to NIST through her advocacy for associates and under-represented minorities, her role in scientific advancements, and her dedication to DEIA efforts. Over her 20 years at NIST, she has been an active advocate, developing workshops on assertive communication and contributing to the scientific community with a notable h-index (a metric used to measure the impact of a researcher's work) of 49. Her efforts leading initiatives, mentoring, and conducting research in the Time and Frequency Division underscore her exceptional impact, making her deserving of this recognition from her peers.