Meghan D. Morris is an Associate Professor in Epidemiology & Biostatistics at the University of California, San Francisco with a Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Global Health. She has held various academic positions, including Adjunct Associate Professor and Postdoctoral Fellow at UCSF. Her research interests encompass epidemiology, global health, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS prevention, and hepatitis C virus pathogenesis. Her research and mentorship efforts are diverse, including involvement in the Hispanic Health Awareness and Practices Survey and advocating for graduate students' interests as a Student Representative at UC San Diego. She has contributed to science education programs and actively engages with initiatives like the Science Education Partnership (SEP) at UCSF, focusing on underserved students. Morris demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, mentoring graduate and undergraduate scholars and addressing systemic inequalities within her department. Her advocacy extends to criminal justice reform and drug-related stigma, resulting in tangible policy changes and legal consultations. Additionally, she volunteers and leads initiatives aimed at eliminating HCV in San Francisco, maintaining strong community ties.