Sofia I. Morales

Sofia I. Morales is an Adjunct Professor at the University of New Haven and a Lecturer at Southern Connecticut State University, with a research consultant role at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health. She serves as 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.

• MPH, University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus (2015)
• BA, Boston College (2011)

Morales specializes in social and structural determinants of health, focusing on low-income communities and communities of color. Her work includes:

• Implementation science
• Health equity and disparities
• Community-engaged research
• Qualitative methods
• Nutrition interventions
• Maternal and child health

Her recent publications address:

• Latina women's breastfeeding experiences
• SDOH assessment standardization
• Community food insecurity solutions
• Equity-focused research frameworks

Scientific awards include

• Geiger Gibson Emerging Leader Award (2019)

Morales leads community engagement initiatives through CARE, prioritizing intersectional approaches that integrate historical, social, and political contexts in public health research. She actively mentors students and contributes to professional organizations like the National Board of Public Health Examiners.