Sofia I. Morales, MPH
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Biography
Sofia I. Morales, MPH, CPH (she/her/ella) is Program Manager of Research and Evaluation at Yale School of Public Health’s Community Alliance for Research and Engagement (CARE) and the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center (PRC). She is also Adjunct Professor of Public Health at the University of New Haven and currently holds a lecturer appointment at Southern CT State University as well as a research consultant appointment at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health.
With a decade of experience in public health practice and community-engaged research, Morales has developed her expertise in the areas of social and structural determinants of health outcomes in low-income communities, communities of color, and other minoritized populations. She takes an intersectional approach to her work, accounting for the historical, social, and political contexts of communities’ lived experiences and the impact of power structures and systems of oppression.
Morales is dedicated to community engagement and prioritizes the application of community-based participatory approaches in all areas of her work. She is also experienced in designing and implementing public health interventions, conducting quantitative and qualitative research, and collaborating with communities and partners to drive positive health outcomes. Additionally, Morales is an experienced public health educator and mentor, with a proven track record of successfully teaching and guiding students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Education & Training
- MPHUniversity of Puerto Rico, Medical Science Campus (2015)
- BABoston College (2011)
Activities
- How Latina women mitigate negative breastfeeding care experiences and its implications for healthcare quality: A qualitative studyBoston, MA, United States 2022American Public Health Association 2022 Annual Conference
- Utilizing the Program Impact Pathways (PIP) Evaluation Framework: A novel approach for refining interventions and informing evaluationsSouthington, CT, United States 2022Connecticut Public Health Association 2022 Annual Conference
- Community Engagement in Assessing Implementation of a Virtual Diabetes Program with Support from CHWsSeattle, WA, United States 2022Society for Prevention Research 2022 Annual Conference
- Fostering Community Engagement & Community Involvement in Research: Integration of the New Haven Health Leaders Program in the Accountable Health Communities Research Project at Yale New Haven HospitalNew Haven, CT, United States 2019Community Alliance for Research Engagement (CARE)’s Community Research Fellows (formerly known as New Haven Health Leader’s Program) Graduation and Poster Session
- Enhancing Care, Reducing Costs: Impacts of an Ambulatory ICU Model of Care for High Risk, High Utilizing PatientsNew Haven, CT, United States 2019Unite for Sight 2019 Global Health & Innovation Conference
- Recognizing and Addressing Food Insecurities at Health CentersWallingford, CT, United States 2018Connecticut Hospital Association’s Statewide Collaborative to Address Social Determinants of Health Series: Hunger and Health in Connecticut Program
Honors & Recognition
Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
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Geiger Gibson Emerging Leader Award | George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services | 2019 |
Professional Service
Organization | Role | Date |
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National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE) | Exam Writer, Public Health Board Certification. Exam writer for the following competency areas: Evidence-based Approaches to Public Health; Program Planning and Evaluation; Health Equity and Social Justice | 2022 - Present |
University of New Haven | Mentor, SUCCESS Mentoring Program | 2022 - Present |
Board of Directors, Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen | Current Appointments: Executive Officer, Board Secretary; Member, Programs Committee; Member, Equity Task Force. Past Appointments: Chair, Nominations Committee | 2019 - Present |