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Morales 1Curriculum VitaeGabriela I. MoralesDepartment of Communication StudiesNew Mexico State UniversityMSC3W, P.O. Box 30001Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001Office #: (575) 646-3907Main Office #: (575) 646-2801Email: gimora@nmsu.eduEDUCATIONPhDUniversity of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM2017Emphasis: Culture and Health CommunicationDissertation title: “Juntas”: A narrative analysis on social supportamong Hispanic/Latina breast cancer survivorsAdvisor: Dr. Judith McIntosh WhiteCommittee: Dr. David Weiss, Dr. Jaelyn deMaria, & Dr. Holly JacobsonMAUniversity of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX2012Emphasis: Communication StudiesThesis title: Photovoice with pediatric cancer parents: Understandingdifficulties and communicative behaviors for coping effectivelyAdvisor: Dr. Arvind SinghalCommittee: Dr. Stacey Sowards & Dr. Lucia DuraBAUniversity of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TXElectronic MediaLanguage ProficienciesSpanish: fluency in speaking, writing, reading2009RESEARCH INTERESTSMy research focuses on health disparities and social determinants of health, intersections of culture andhealth, and underrepresented populations and their health-related narratives.ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE2020 – PresentAssistant Professor of Communication StudiesNew Mexico State UniversityCommunication Studies DepartmentLas Cruces, New Mexico
Morales 22017 – 2020Assistant Professor of Health Communication &Director, Community Health Worker Training ProgramManchester UniversityCommunication Studies DepartmentNorth Manchester, IN2013 – 2017Instructor of RecordUniversity of New MexicoCommunication and Journalism DepartmentAlbuquerque, NM2011 – 2012Graduate Research AssistantUniversity of Texas at El PasoCommunication Studies DepartmentEl Paso, TXLEADERSHIP POSITIONSSpring 2021Basic Course Director: COMM 1115G Introduction toCommunication – Department of Communication Studies,New Mexico State University Supervised 11 Graduate Teaching Assistants that teach 30sections of COMM 1115G each semesterACADEMIC MANUSCRIPTSMorales, GI., Lee, SW., Bradford, A., De Camp, A., & Tandoc, E. (2022). Exploring vaccine hesitancydeterminants during the COVID-19 pandemic: An in-depth interview study. Sciences & Medicine(SSM): Qualitative Health Research. 2. 1-6. , GI., White, JM., German, L., Dozal, M., Bentley, J., & Weiss, D. (2021). Binge drinkingprevention campaigns targeting Hispanic/Latino college students: Importance of individualattitudes and peer support. Cogent Social Sciences, 7(1). Dozal, MA. & Morales, GI. (2019). “I’ve been in the danger zone!”: Botchamania as a site of culturalconvergence for the modern internet-savvy wrestling fan. In C.D. Reinhard & C.J. Olson (Eds.),Convergent Wrestling: Participatory Culture, Transmedia Storytelling, and Intertextuality in theSquared Circle (pp. 178-190). New York: Routledge.Morales, GI. & Dozal, MA. (2018). “I learned most of my anatomy from WWE”: A healthcommunication argument for health-related studies of professional wrestling. The PopularCulture Studies Journal. 6(1). 155-172.Morales, GI., Bender, J., Clubbs, B., & Abrar, S., Cerjas, C. (2021). Cracking the cracked-up system: Anautoethnographic analysis of faculty health narratives in academia. Manuscript under revise andresubmit to Gender and Education.
Morales 3Collier, MJ., Morales, GI., Watley, E. (2021). How race, gender, and other cultural identification matter:Discourse of women/nonbinary persons of color about veterinary medicine. (manuscript inprogress).Flora, J., Paik, E., Morales, GI. (2021). Shared family identity and adaptation of family rituals during theCOVID-19 pandemic. (manuscript in progress).Morales, GI. (2020). “Juntas”: A narrative analysis on social support among Hispanic/Latina breastcancer survivors, (manuscript in progress).Morales, GI. (2020). “Dime lo que dice”: Border kids’ experience in healthcare translation andinterpretation, (manuscript in progress).CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONSMorales, GI, Romero, D., Cheng, V., Means, B., & Wiley, K. (2022). (Presenter). Digital justice facultylearning circle: An equity focused community of practice. DREAM 2022 Achieving the DreamAnnual Convening. Panel presented virtually.Bender, J., Clubbs, B., Morales, GI., & Abrar, S. (2021). (Presenter). Transforming “the ideal worker”:What is “women’s work” in higher education? Panel Discussion through Women’s Caucus.National Communication Association (NCA). Seattle, WA.Basnyat, I., Morales, GI., Magsamen Conrad, K., Hinosoja Hernandez, L., Dhillon, A. (2021).(Presenter). Spotlight panel: Engaging diversity, equity and inclusion conversations in HealthCommunication Division. Panel Discussion through Health Communication Division at theNational Communication Association (NCA). Seattle, WA.Morales, GI. (2020). "So, are you going to tell him about me?”: Examining the representation of mentalillness manifestation in entertainment media. Abstract accepted to the Eclectica Division at theSouthwest Popular/American Culture Association (SWPACA). Albuquerque, NM.German, L. & Morales, GI. (2019). (Co-Author and Co-Presenter). Celebrity suicide: Fan reactions in theage of social media. Paper accepted by the Popular Culture Interest Group at the Central StatesCommunication Association (CSCA), Omaha, NE.Morales, GI. (2018). (Presenter). “ A disorder I might want to look up”: Implied Autism SpectrumDisorder in mainstream media. Paper presented through Performing Gender/Disability Activism,Community, and Awareness/East to West, Gender Studies/Disability and Popular Culture/AsianAmerican Pop Culture at the Midwest Popular Culture Association/American Culture AssociationConference (MPCA/ACA), Indianapolis, IN.Dozal, MA. & Morales, GI. (2017). (Co-Presenter). We can rebuild him: Fan funding, health care forprofessional wrestling performers. Presented at Midwest Popular Culture/American CultureConference (MPCA/ACA) 2017. St. Louis, MO.Morales, GI. (2017). (Presenter). If I Could Kneel Like Kaep: The ModernProfessional Athlete as a Role Model for Youth. Round Table Discussion Panel presented at theSummit of Communication and Sport (SCS), Phoenix, AZ.
Morales 4Morales, GI. (2017). (Presenter). "Así sobrevivimos el cáncer": Social support among Hispanic/Latinawomen diagnosed with breast cancer. Cancer Control (CoC). Work in Progress Series 2017.Albuquerque, NM.Morales, GI. (2017). (Chair/Facilitator). Cultural taxation among graduate teaching assistants of color.Round Table Discussion presented through the Communication and Instruction Interest Group atWestern States Communication Association (WSCA), Salt Lake City, UT.Morales, GI. & Dozal, MA. (2017). (Presenter). When Superhuman becomes human: Daniel Bryan andthe communicative convergence of health promotion and professional wrestling. Paper presentedthrough the Eclectica Division at the Southwest Popular/American Culture Association(SWPACA), Albuquerque, NM.Morales, GI. (2016). “Don’t worry about it then”: (Re)framing the representation of mental health in theNetflix Original Series, Derek. Paper presented through the Disabilities Issues Caucus at theNational Communication Association Conference (NCA), Philadelphia, PA.Morales, GI. (2016). This is how we cope: Using PhotoVoice with parents of pediatric cancer patients.Paper accepted through the Health Communication Group at International CommunicationAssociation Conference (ICA), Fukuoka, Japan.Morales, GI. (Presenter). (2016) Collaborating with non-traditional students: Possibilities and challenges.Discussion Panel presented at Western States Communication Association (WSCA), San Diego,CA.Morales, GI. (2016). “Derek was meant to be different”: Reframing mental health in the Netflix OriginalSeries Derek. Paper presented through the Representations of Disability in Film and TelevisionGroup at Southwest Popular/American Culture Association (SWPACA), Albuquerque, NM.Morales, GI., German, L., Dozal, MA., White, J., Weiss, D., Shields, J., & Hoffman, J. (2015). BingeDrinking prevention campaigns targeting Hispanic/Latino college students: Importance ofindividual attitudes and peer support. Paper presented through La Raza Group at the NationalCommunication Association Conference (NCA), Las Vegas, NV.GRANT FUNDED PROJECTS & RESEARCH2021 – PresentH.E.A.L. Medicine: Humanities Education and AnticolonialLearning for the Transformation of Medical Curriculum andHealthcare Diversity in Canada – Awaiting ResponseNew Frontiers in Research Fund Co-Applicant2021 – PresentEvery Learner Everywhere Digital Learning EquityResearch-Practice PartnershipNew Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM Co-PI
Morales 52021 – PresentHSI STEM HubNational Science FoundationNew Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM Senior Communications Specialist2018 – 2019Community Health Worker Training DevelopmentLily Endowment FundManchester University, N. Manchester, INIndiana Community Health Workers Association PI2018Community Health Work TrainingLily Endowment FundManchester University, North Manchester, IN PI2016 – 2017Hispana/Latina Survivor Voice: Partnering to ImproveBreast Cancer CarePCORI Funded ProjectAlbuquerque, NM Board Member2016 – 2017Comadre a ComadrePCORI & Susan G. Komen Funded ProjectUniversity of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM Social Support Coordinator Social Media Consultant Data analyst2016“Cultured Scholars: Worldviews and the BiomedicalScientist”NIH Funded ProjectDepartment of Biology, University of New Mexico,Albuquerque, NM PREP@UNM is one of several federally funded programsmanaged at UNM whose goals are to increase theparticipation of under-represented individuals in researchand PhD programs2016Interpreters in the Medical Field (Linguistics)NIH Funded ProjectUniversity of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM Research assistant2015Cancer PreventionAmerican Cancer Society, Albuquerque, NM Data analyst Spanish-speaking family member dataHIV Services Needs Assessment in Ryan-White FundedClinics in New MexicoNew Mexico Department of Health Funded ProjectCommunication & Journalism Department, University of NewMexico, Albuquerque, NM2014 – 2015
Morales 6 Data analystWrote focus study reportsTranslated Health Department questionnaire from Englishto SpanishConducted and led a Spanish focus groupHONORS AND AWARDS2017Hank Trewhitt Departmental Service AwardCommunication & Journalism DepartmentUniversity of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM Recognition for the service provided to the department anduniversity at large2014Outstanding Teaching HonorCommunication & Journalism DepartmentUniversity of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM Mention by President Frank for Outstanding Teaching2012YWCA Racial Justice Ambassador Award for the SocialJustice InitiativeUniversity of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX Recognized as an organization for promoting peace, justice,freedom, and dignity for all people in the communities ext Diversity Workshop ProgramNew Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation2021Critical Approaches to PlaceNEH-Funded WorkshopNew Mexico State University2020Certified Contact TracerJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health2019Diversity TrainingManchester University2019QPR Suicide Prevention Training CertificationBowen CenterManchester University
Morales 72019Mediating Interpersonal Conflict with Education for ConflictResolution (32-hour course)Manchester University Peace Studies Institute & Program inConflict Resolution2018Community Health Worker Certification (40-hour course)Indiana Community Health Worker AssociationTEACHING EXPERIENCEAssistant Professor of Communication StudiesDepartment of Communication StudiesNew Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NMFall 2021COMM 1115G (M01-M10): Introduction to CommunicationSpring 2021COMM 1115G (M01-M20): Introduction to CommunicationCOMM 576 (M01): Communication and Culture GraduateSeminarCOMM 265G (M21-M30): Principles of Human CommunicationCOMM 376 (M01): Communication and CultureFall 2020Assistant Professor of Health CommunicationDepartment of Communication StudiesManchester University, North Manchester, INSpring 2020COMM 110-F: Foundations of Human CommunicationCOMM 241-A: Community Health WorkCOMM 327-A: Cultural and Health DisparitiesFall 2019COMM 110-D & G: Foundations of Human CommunicationCOMM 220-A: Introduction to Health CommunicationCOMM 256-A: Intercultural CommunicationCOMM 110-E: Foundations of Human CommunicationCOMM 241-A: Community Health WorkCOMM 335-A: Advanced Public Relations (Health Campaigns)Spring 2019January Term 2019COMM 212-A: Small Group CommunicationFall 2018COMM 110-F: Foundations of CommunicationCOMM 220-A: Introduction to Health CommunicationCOMM 233-A: Health LiteracyCOMM 256-A: Intercultural CommunicationSpring 2018COMM 110-C & B: Foundations of CommunicationCOMM 220-A: Introduction to Health CommunicationCOMM 385-A: Cultural and Health Disparities
Morales 8January Term 2018COMM 212-A: Small Group CommunicationFall 2017COMM 110-E: Foundations of CommunicationCOMM 220-A: Introduction to Health CommunicationCOMM 256-A: Intercultural CommunicationJob Responsibilities: Creation and development of health communication majorand minor for the Communication Studies Department Teaching twenty-four semester hours per academic year(may include other functions in addition to teaching, suchas administrative responsibilities). Maintain professional effectiveness, which include but arenot limited to, high quality of scholarship; intellectualintegrity; professional currency; cooperation of all phasesof the academic program; openness to learn about andadopt improved methods of teaching; and above all, a vitalinterest in student learning. Meeting assigned classes at the scheduled locations and forthe scheduled durations Directing and attending non-class activities, as appropriate Participating in faculty governance, including attendingmeetings - full faculty, college, department, and committee- and fulfilling attendant responsibilities Developing course syllabi Administering examinations and assessing student learning Working in a professional, collegial and team-orientedmanner with the University community Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures inthe Faculty Manual Maintaining office hours, as appropriateJob ResponsibilitiesDirector, Community Health Worker Training Serve as community subject matter expert, technical advisor,and liaison to community health partners Screen students prior to enrollment to ensure that theyexhibit the personal qualities and attributes of a successfulcommunity health worker Provide quality training throughout certification termmeasured by pass rates, Indiana Community Health WorkersAssociation (INCHWA)-administered student evaluations,trainer evaluations, and/or class observations by INCHWA Representative for organization to participate in biannualmeetings with the INCHWA to provide feedback onsuccesses, challenges, and a vision for the future of certifiedcommunity health workers Maintain status as a well-respected training vendor whocontinually provides avenues for CHWs to advance in theircareers measured by relationships formed with and feedback
Morales 9from student internship, externship, or capstone sites andeducational partnersInstructorCommunication and Journalism DepartmentUniversity of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NMSummer 2017CJ 101-003: Introduction to Communication (Online)Spring 2017CJ 101-028: Introduction to Communication (Online)CJ 221-003: Interpersonal CommunicationCJ 300-001: Communication Theories (Online)Fall 2016CJ 130-605: Public Speaking and Population Health (FreshmenLearning Community)CJ 450-002: Health CommunicationSummer 2016CJ 300-001: Communication Theories (Online) (Grader)Spring 2016CJ 469-002 & WMST 469-002: Multiculturalism, Gender, &MediaCJ 323-004: Nonverbal Communication (Online)Fall 2015CJ 130-605: Public Speaking and Population Health (FreshmenLearning Community)CJ 323-008: Nonverbal Communication (Online)CJ 450-002: Health CommunicationCJ 130-008: Public SpeakingCJ 221-002: Interpersonal CommunicationSpring 2015Fall 2014CJ 130-026: Public SpeakingCJ 130-029: Public SpeakingSummer 2014Spring 2014CJ 130-006: Public SpeakingCJ 130-024: Public SpeakingCJ 130-025: Public SpeakingFall 2013CJ 130-026: Public SpeakingCJ 130-029: Public SpeakingCo-FacilitatorCommunication DepartmentUniversity of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TXSummer 2011Summer Leadership CourseGuest LecturerCommunication and Journalism DepartmentUniversity of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Morales 10Fall 2015CJ 326: Gender and CommunicationCJ 220: Communication for TeachersFall 2014CJ 130: Public SpeakingTutorESL, Bowie High SchoolEl Paso Independent School District, El Paso, TX2007 – 2008Tutored 11th and 12th grade ESL students in reading, writing,and test-taking skillsAssisted in leadership coursesADVISINGNew Mexico State University2020 – PresentThesis Committee Chair Fallon Murphy2020 – PresentMA Project Committee Chair Glorianna Yee2020 – 2021MA Project Committee Member Angela Meyer Raquel Andujo2020 – PresentComprehensive Exams Chaired Eva Videla2021 – PresentComprehensive Exams Question Writer Jacqueline Vela Adam De CampUNIVERSITY SERVICE2021 – PresentFemtoring/Mentoring – Chicano Programs andHispanic/Latinx Faculty Staff CaucusNew Mexico State University Junior Hispanic/Latinx faculty/staff femtoring/mentoringLatinx femtees/mentees2020 – PresentDiscovery ScholarsNew Mexico State University Mentoring students in research areas of interest
Morales 112020 – 2021Communication Studies Department Social MediaCoordinatorNew Mexico State University Coordinator for department’s social media and websitecontent including faculty projects, graduate studentfeatures, etc. in an effort to push recruitment Coordinating graduate student assistants on both socialmedia and website development2019 – 2020Health Realignment CouncilManchester University Restructured Health Communication & Global Healthmajors, & Health Promotion minor into a PopulationHealth major Population Health major was approved and will beoffered in Fall 20202019 – 2020Liberal Arts Curriculum Committee (LARC)Manchester University Education and Social Sciences College Representative Part of the committee responsible for the creation anddevelopment of the university’s new general educationcurriculum2019 – 2020Diversity Training CommitteeManchester University Received training in the understanding andimplementation of diversity in higher education Provided feedback on training materials Diversity Training facilitator2019 – 2020Faculty Advisor for Dare to Advocate for Social Health Club(DASH)Manchester University Provide faculty support to student health organization2019 – 2020Faculty Advisor for Creators Club Provide faculty support to student organization2018 – 2020Communication Studies Department Faculty AmbassadorManchester University Liaison between department and potentialCommunication students2018 – 2020Discussion Day CommitteeManchester University Responsible for putting together Diversity Day Event forthe university Served as marketing coordinator for the event
Morales 122018 – 2020VP of Health Sciences Search CommitteeManchester University Committee member in charge of viewing and reviewingpotential candidates resumes Participated in phone interviews with candidates2017 – 2020Health Communication & Community Health WorkManchester University Created and develop the curriculum for the healthcommunication major and minor Worked on developing the community health workertraining curriculum that met the Indiana CommunityHealth Workers (INCHWA) 70 learning objectives Implemented the training and served as communityliaison to provide students hands-on experience withcommunity organizations such as Timbercrest SeniorLiving Community, Peabody Retirement Community, 85Hope (free health clinic), Cancer Services of NE Indiana(support organization for those diagnosed with cancer –adults and children), YMCA of Wabash, Bowen Center(mental health and addiction recovery center)2017 – 2020LEAD Celebration Faculty Table HostManchester University2017 – 2020Center for Effective Teaching and Learning (CETL) PanelistDiscussion on Student FeedbackManchester University2016 – 2017CommGrads PhD PresidentUniversity of New Mexico: CJ Department2016 – 2017Community Service LiaisonUniversity of New Mexico: CJ Department2016 – 2017Department Promotional Design and DistributionUniversity of New Mexico: CJ Department2014 – 2015PhD Admissions Student RepresentativeUniversity of New Mexico: CJ Department2013 – 2015CommGrads MemberUniversity of New Mexico: CJ DepartmentACADEMIC REVIEWING2021 – PresentJournal of Health Communication2021 – PresentQualitative Health Research Journal
Morales 132020 – PresentThe Health Literacy Solutions Center2019 – PresentAmerican Public Health Association2018New Mexico Public Health AssociationPROFESSIONAL SERVICE2021 – PresentCenters for Disease Control (CDC) – Cultural HealthConsultant Consulting on various HIV-related projects that targetLatine/x/Hispanic Communities2019 – PresentPreventGEN Committee MemberPrevent Cancer Foundation, Alexandria, VA Providing feedback on health campaigns and content Creating/editing surveys using plain language Posting select content from the Foundation on socialmedia Hosting and participating in event fundraisers Partnership with leaders and experts in the field2019 – PresentFeature Film Executive Planning CommitteeAmerican Public Health Association (APHA) Co-Chair Responsible for the event’s planning and organization Responsible for reviewing public health films andcontacting filmmakers, executive producers, & expertsin public health topics for their participation at theannual APHA meeting Responsible for social media marketing of the FeatureFilm Festival2019 – PresentHealth Communication Working Group, American PublicHealth Association Member2015 – 2020Doll Purple Project Consultation on creation of Doll Purple – a doll brought upduring my thesis research as helping children cope inhospital settings2016Comadre a Comadre ProgramAlbuquerque, NM Social support liaison and community coordinator Social media consultant
Morales 142014Fathers Building Futures, PB&J NGOAlbuquerque, NM Media design2012Social Media ConsultantCandlelighters of West Texas/Southern New Mexico, El Paso,TX Guns N’ Hoses Board Membero Co-created Guns N’ Hoses TV and radio spotso Directed TV Spot (Commercial) Polo for Courage Board Member Product facilitator and consultant Social media consultant2011 – 2017Social Justice InitiativeUniversity of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX Facilitator and coordinator Facilitated workshops Product creator2011 – 2012Nuestra Casa InitiativeUniversity of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX Product Designer & Coordinator2011 – 2012Media ChangemakersUniversity of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX Director/Producer Interviewer Cameraperson Photographer Audio Engineer Product Design Coordinator Facilitator and coordinatorPROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE2012 – 2013Social Media Marketing ConsultantCandlelighters of West Texas/Southern New Mexico, El Paso,TX Social media marketing communication consultant Website consultant Photographer2010 – 2011Production Assistant88.5 FM, KTEP – NPR AffiliateUniversity of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX Producer and field reporter for local programming Audio Engineer for local programming
Morales 15 Co-creator and Executive Producer of bi-weekly studentnews magazine Miner News RadioCo-produced “Chicken, Fat, Booze, and Two Cases ofPepsi: A Tribute to Steve Crosno” radio programTrained students in audio engineering, interviewing skills,and producingRecruited students for student news magazineCreated and managed social media outlets for student newsmagazinePROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS2021 – PresentNew Mexico Public Health Association2020 – PresentSociety for Health Communication2020 – PresentNational Communication Association2020 – PresentAmerican Public Health Association2020 – PresentHealth Literacy Solutions Center
New Mexico State University Main Office #: (575) 646-2801 MSC3W, P.O. Box 30001 Email: gimora@nmsu.edu Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001 EDUCATION PhD University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 2017 Emphasis: Culture and Health Communication . and PhD programs 2016 Interpreters in the Medical Field (Linguistics)
