About
Cyndi Cortes is a Professor at Samford University’s Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, specializing in pediatric and rehabilitation nursing. She focuses on caregivers of children with special health care needs, global health disparities, and interprofessional education.
- DrPH in Maternal-Child Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham
- MSN in Pediatric Nursing with Developmental Disabilities Concentration
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Pediatric Primary Care
- MRE in Religious Education, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
- BSN with Spanish Minor, Samford University
Her research spans global health, interprofessional collaboration, and health equity, with fieldwork in Haiti, India, Paraguay, and rural Alabama. She pioneered CampUs, a summer program for special needs children, and developed a clinical peer review tool.
Recent publications focus on respiratory conditions in underserved populations, pandemic response, and interprofessional education innovations. Articles often integrate faith-based approaches and cultural competency in healthcare delivery.
- Fulbright Scholar Peer Reviewer
- Sigma Theta Tau International Membership
- Community Foundation Grant for Farm Worker Projects
- State of Alabama Independent Living Council Appointment
She has secured grants for clinical education initiatives and collaborates with organizations like Birmingham Black Nurses Association and Alabama Department of Public Health. Her work emphasizes community health partnerships and faith-based interventions.
