Meet Our Team
Leadership
Gianna Morales became part of the Center for Bioethics and Humanities in 2019, embarking on her journey with the Certificate in Health Humanities and Bioethics. Since then, her involvement has deepened as she took on the role of Ethics Ambassador for UCHealth’s ethics consult service and committee. In Fall 2022, she transitioned into the role of clinical ethicist. Gianna is an active member of the UCHA Ethics Committee, co-chairs the CBH Clinical Ethics Education Council, and is the director for the Clinical Ethics Ambassador Program (CEAP). Gianna is involved in a variety of qualitative research projects, including projects aimed at capturing patient’s cultural values in the electronic health record and understanding moral distress experienced by pre-hospital employees.
In addition to her work at the Center, Gianna has dedicated six years to clinical research at the University of Colorado Cancer Center and the Gastroenterology Division. Her earlier experience includes diverse laboratory roles focused on bench research.
Areas of Expertise
- Clinical ethics consultation
- Clinical ethics education
- Vulnerable populations
- Research ethics
Education, Licensure & Certifications
- Bachelor of Arts, Biochemistry, University of Colorado – Boulder, 2017
- Master of Humanities, Health Humanities, University of Colorado – Denver, December 2024
- Healthcare Ethics Consultant-Certified (HEC-C) obtained May 2025
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Gianna Morales MH, HEC-C
Clinical Ethicist and Instructor in General Internal Medicine
Clinical Ethics Ambassador Program Director, Clinical Ethics Education Council Co-Chair, Ethics Committee - UCHealth CU Hospital
Email Address:gianna.morales@cuanschutz.edu
Gianna Morales became part of the Center for Bioethics and Humanities in 2019, embarking on her journey with the Certificate in Health Humanities and Bioethics. Since then, her involvement has deepened as she took on the role of Ethics Ambassador for UCHealth’s ethics consult service and committee. In Fall 2022, she transitioned into the role of clinical ethicist. Gianna is an active member of the UCHA Ethics Committee, co-chairs the CBH Clinical Ethics Education Council, and is the director for the Clinical Ethics Ambassador Program (CEAP). Gianna is involved in a variety of qualitative research projects, including projects aimed at capturing patient’s cultural values in the electronic health record and understanding moral distress experienced by pre-hospital employees.
In addition to her work at the Center, Gianna has dedicated six years to clinical research at the University of Colorado Cancer Center and the Gastroenterology Division. Her earlier experience includes diverse laboratory roles focused on bench research.
Areas of Expertise
- Clinical ethics consultation
- Clinical ethics education
- Vulnerable populations
- Research ethics
Education, Licensure & Certifications
- Bachelor of Arts, Biochemistry, University of Colorado – Boulder, 2017
- Master of Humanities, Health Humanities, University of Colorado – Denver, December 2024
- Healthcare Ethics Consultant-Certified (HEC-C) obtained May 2025
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Affiliate faculty are individuals who make meaningful contributions to the Center’s mission and demonstrate ongoing engagement with its work. This may include participation in or support of the Center's initiatives in research, education, clinical ethics or community outreach. Affiliate faculty are nominated by an elected core faculty member and their approval is at the Center director’s discretion.
Associate faculty are individuals who make substantial and sustained contributions to the Center’s mission through active collaboration in research, teaching, and scholarly activities. They typically hold a University faculty appointment and maintain an ongoing professional relationship with one or more elected core faculty members or Center mission areas. Associate faculty are nominated by an elected core faculty member followed by a formal review and voting process by all elected core faculty.
Elected core faculty are selected through a formal review and voting process in recognition of their leadership and sustained contributions to the Center’s mission. They play a central role in shaping and advancing the Center's programs, mentor future scholars and represent the Center within and beyond the University. Members are typically expected to hold a University faculty appointment and maintain active involvement in the Center’s academic and community activities.
Exceptions to the appointment requirement may be granted by Center leadership and a majority vote of the elected core faculty.