Ernesto Moralez
Dr. Ernesto Moralez, a highly respected Assistant Professor of Public Health and a Certified Health Education Specialist, is renowned for his contributions to public health education. His upbringing in New Mexico significantly shaped his professional journey, which was marked by a deep commitment to learning and excelling in the public health sector.
His early life in Albuquerque, New Mexico, set the stage for his future endeavors. The son of a Mexican immigrant mother and a father who graduated in Social Work from San Jose State University, he was immersed in a diverse cultural environment that profoundly influenced his professional aspirations and values. This rich background played a pivotal role in shaping his outlook on public health and education.
Embarking on his educational journey, he first attended Albuquerque Technical Institute, now Central New Mexico Community College. His academic path then led him to Hunter College in New York City, initially to study Sociology. However, a significant turning point occurred when he enrolled in an "Introduction to Epidemiology" course at New Mexico State University. This class ignited his passion for public health, culminating in a Bachelor's degree in Human and Community Services in 2007.
He furthered his academic pursuits by joining NMSU's graduate program, earning a Master's in Public Health in 2009. His dedication to public health was reinforced during his summer internship at the Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center, where Dr. Ernesto made significant contributions to his graduate thesis. This dedication culminated in 2015 with the completion of his Ph.D. in Health and Behavioral Science from the University of Colorado-Denver.
His early life in Albuquerque, New Mexico, set the stage for his future endeavors. The son of a Mexican immigrant mother and a father who graduated in Social Work from San Jose State University, he was immersed in a diverse cultural environment that profoundly influenced his professional aspirations and values. This rich background played a pivotal role in shaping his outlook on public health and education.
Embarking on his educational journey, he first attended Albuquerque Technical Institute, now Central New Mexico Community College. His academic path then led him to Hunter College in New York City, initially to study Sociology. However, a significant turning point occurred when he enrolled in an "Introduction to Epidemiology" course at New Mexico State University. This class ignited his passion for public health, culminating in a Bachelor's degree in Human and Community Services in 2007.
He furthered his academic pursuits by joining NMSU's graduate program, earning a Master's in Public Health in 2009. His dedication to public health was reinforced during his summer internship at the Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center, where Dr. Ernesto made significant contributions to his graduate thesis. This dedication culminated in 2015 with the completion of his Ph.D. in Health and Behavioral Science from the University of Colorado-Denver.