Katie Morris
About Katie Morris
Katie Morris serves as the Chief of the Policy, Planning and Analysis Section at the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research within the National Institutes of Health, a position she has held since 2023. With a strong background in health science policy and research methodologies, she has previously worked in various roles across multiple organizations, including academia and international agencies.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Katie Morris currently serves as the Chief of the Policy, Planning and Analysis Section within the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the strategic direction and analysis of behavioral and social sciences research. Prior to her current role, she worked at NIH as a Health Science Policy Analyst from 2016 to 2023, where she focused on health science policy development and analysis.
Education and Expertise
Katie Morris holds a Master of Public Health degree from The George Washington University, where she studied Global Public Health from 2009 to 2012. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs, with a focus on International Politics and International Development Studies, from the same institution between 2004 and 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in strategic planning and program monitoring within behavioral and social sciences research.
Background in Academia
Katie Morris has a notable academic background, having served as a Lecturer at The George Washington University-Milken Institute School of Public Health from 2016 to 2021. Additionally, she worked as a Faculty member at Southern New Hampshire University from 2012 to 2014. In her role as Course Coordinator for Health Professions at Southern New Hampshire University from 2013 to 2014, she contributed to the development and coordination of health-related courses.
Professional Experience in Health and Policy
Katie Morris has accumulated diverse professional experience in health and policy roles. She worked as a Global Health Service Fellow with the Lilly MDR-TB Partnership in 2011 and interned at the World Food Programme in Communications and Public Affairs. Earlier in her career, she gained experience as a Domestic Operations Intern at Veratect Corporation and as an Office of External Relations Earth Science Intern at NASA. These roles have provided her with a strong foundation in health science policy and program evaluation.
Research Methodologies and Skills
Katie Morris possesses a strong background in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Her skills extend to program monitoring and evaluation, particularly in the context of health science policy. This expertise allows her to effectively analyze and contribute to research initiatives within the behavioral and social sciences.