Barbara McMorris

Barbara McMorris serves as an Associate Professor at the School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, with an adjunct appointment as Associate Professor in the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health within the Medical School. She holds the leadership role of Associate Director of Training for the nationally recognized Leadership in Adolescent Education and Health (LEAH) Fellowship Program, demonstrating her commitment to interdisciplinary adolescent health education.

Her research focuses on adolescent health systems, nursing interventions for youth, and pediatric-adolescent healthcare integration. Through the LEAH Fellowship Program, she develops training curricula emphasizing evidence-based practices in adolescent medicine, health policy advocacy, and culturally competent care for diverse youth populations. Her work bridges clinical practice with educational innovation in adolescent health specialization.

Dr. McMorris actively shapes fellowship training through her leadership role in the LEAH program, which prepares professionals for careers in adolescent health leadership. Her collaborative work spans nursing and medical disciplines, addressing critical gaps in adolescent healthcare delivery and workforce development. Based at Weaver Densford Hall in Minneapolis, she contributes to the University of Minnesota's mission of advancing adolescent health through education and practice.