Judy Hanrahan

Judy Hanrahan, JD, MA, serves as Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs and Learning Innovation and Assistant Professor of Bioethics, Humanism, and Policy at Roseman College of Medicine. She leads faculty development programs focused on social justice, curriculum design in medical professionalism, and inclusive policies. With a background in law and philosophy, she previously co-founded an LGBTQ+ nonprofit and worked at the University of Nevada School of Medicine designing integrated ethics curricula.

Education:

• JD, American University Washington College of Law
• MA in Philosophy, University of Nevada, Reno
• BA in Philosophy and Political Science, University of Nevada, Reno

Research Focus: Explores ethics in health professions education, peace leadership’s role in healthcare, and dismantling barriers for marginalized populations. Her work addresses disability discrimination in admissions, reproductive rights, and historical inequities in healthcare.

Service:

• Treasurer, Board of Directors of 406 Pride (2018–Present)
• Reviewer for American Society for Bioethics and Humanities (2023)
• Presenter, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (2021)