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Samantha Morales Ӱԭ18 MHA discovered her passion as a graduate student at the University. Now she is helping to prepare the next generation of leaders to excel in the ever-evolving field of healthcare.
March 4, 2020
When Samantha Morales Ӱԭ18 MHA was completing her Master of Healthcare Administration degree at the University of New Haven, she knew early on that she had found her passion. She has since returned to the University to serve as the assistant director of the program that made such a positive impact on her life and career.
ӰԭI am incredibly fortunate to be part of a team focused on transforming the healthcare industry,Ӱԭ said Prof. Morales, who also serves as the School of Health Sciences internship coordinator. ӰԭWe do this by simulating the practical reality of healthcare in every class, using cases and real-world assignments so that students know what to expect in the field. This always was Ӱԭ and continues to be Ӱԭ what I love most about the program.Ӱԭ
"My favorite part about teaching is learning from my students."Samantha Morales '18 MHA
While pursuing her degree and for about a year, after graduating, Prof. Morales was a communications specialist at , a leading global health insurer, where her responsibilities included leading the strategic direction of marketing and communications campaigns. Soon after graduating, she began serving as an adjunct faculty at the University to teach courses such as ӰԭHealth Law and RegulationӰԭ and ӰԭIntro to Health Professions.Ӱԭ
ӰԭMy favorite part about teaching is learning from my students,Ӱԭ she said. ӰԭI want to be a source of inspiration for them. I want to help students discover their passions. ThatӰԭs the impact I hope to make at the University.Ӱԭ
A proud cat mom of Moonpie, Luna, and Blue, Prof. Morales considers herself to be a Ӱԭbook-a-holic.Ӱԭ She never leaves home without a book, and she especially enjoys nonfiction and suspense novels.
Most of all, Prof. Morales is also passionate about education. She had always hoped to become an educator, and she credits the professors she had as a student at the University for helping her to realize her dream.
ӰԭMany of my professors either worked full-time or spent the majority of their careers working in healthcare, and many of our discussions in the classroom focused on solving industry problems,Ӱԭ she said. ӰԭThis is what reignited my desire to share my own experiences with current students."
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