Morgan Cihak
About Morgan Cihak
Morgan Cihak serves as the Program Manager for Work To Zero and has extensive experience in injury prevention and community health education. With a background in managing grants and research projects, Cihak has worked with various organizations, including SADD Nation and the National Safety Council.
Work at National Safety Council
Morgan Cihak currently serves as Program Manager for Work to Zero at the National Safety Council, a position held since 2019. In this role, Cihak focuses on initiatives aimed at reducing workplace fatalities and injuries. Previously, Cihak worked as Program Manager for Teen Injury Prevention at the National Safety Council from 2017 to 2019, where responsibilities included managing projects related to youth safety and injury prevention.
Education and Expertise
Morgan Cihak holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from Columbia Southern University and a Bachelor's degree in Health Education from Western Michigan University. Additionally, Cihak attended the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, completing the Summer Institute on Principles and Practice of Injury Prevention. This educational background supports Cihak's expertise in public health, community health, and injury prevention strategies.
Background in Community Health Education
Cihak has a background in community health education, having worked as a Community Health Educator at Prevention Works, Inc. from 2014 to 2015. This role involved developing educational resources for various audiences, including teens, parents, and employers, emphasizing the importance of health education and community engagement. Cihak also served as a Prevention Specialist at the Illinois Department of Human Services from 2015 to 2017.
Experience in Project Management
Morgan Cihak has demonstrated strong project management skills throughout various roles. This includes managing federal and private grants, budgets, and timelines at the National Safety Council. Cihak's experience also encompasses managing research projects and effectively communicating findings, showcasing the ability to translate data into actionable insights for stakeholders.
Leadership at SADD Nation
Since 2021, Morgan Cihak has held the position of Director of Prevention and Field Engagement at SADD Nation. In this role, Cihak leads initiatives focused on youth safety and prevention strategies, furthering the organization's mission to empower students to make safe and healthy choices. This position builds on Cihak's extensive background in injury prevention and community health.