Meet Our Research Strategist

Morgan Love, MSc

Tlingit

Pronouns: she/her

Morgan Love (Tlingit) is a Research Strategist at Evolve Equity Psychology, Inc. where her dedication lies in the integration of Indigenous methodologies throughout her research and evaluation practices. Morgan received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Global Health from the University of California, Los Angeles, and holds a Master’s of Science in Global Health and Development from the University College London.

Research & Evaluation Backgrond

Morgan Love specializes in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis across local, state, and national projects. With a specialized focus on community-led research and program evaluation through an Indigenous lens, Morgan employs advanced data analysis techniques to drive meaningful change within communities. Her mission is to reshape conventional Western research paradigms into comprehensive and holistic bodies of work that empowers communities. She achieves this by equipping individuals and organizations with tools, training, and opportunities for capacity building in addition to strategic action planning and equity framework development.

"By centering community voices and expertise throughout the research continuum, I strive to co-create equitable solutions that address real needs, utilize community strengths, and drive sustainable change.”

Publications

American Indian Health & Services. (2019) Community Wellness Report.

Knight, K., Love, M., Williams, J., & Vargas, M. (2023). Central Coast Regional Equity Initiative: Co-Creating and Actionizing a New Community-Led Equity Framework. Social Sciences, 12(8), 441.

Love, M., Knight, K., Williams, J., & Vargas M. (2024). Indigenous Approaches to Equity Research: A Story of California’s Central Coast Community. In Antunes, A., & Howard, J. (Eds.), All In: Community Engaged Scholarship for Social Change (pp. 113-135). Myers Education Press.

Shukla, R., Turner, B. J., Ramos, G. G., Love, M., D'Isabella, J., & Soto, C. (2023). American Indian and Alaska Native substance use treatment: Barriers and facilitators according to an implementation framework. Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment, 209095.

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