Dr. Heather E. Mooney is an applied sociologist and critical criminologist dedicated to solving social issues. She earned her PhD in Sociology from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI, with a focus on qualitative methods and inequality. Dr. Mooney’s passion for rehabilitation, harm reduction, and health equity was significantly influenced by her experience of being involuntarily transported to the troubled teen industry for a few years in the late 1990s. Before joining P2P as a Postdoctoral Scholar on the NIH ComPASS project, she gained extensive experience in higher education, local government, and nonprofits, working collaboratively with individuals and communities to promote social well-being.
Health equity, the ability for all to obtain the best level of care for one’s health, is a vital concern for all individuals, including both