Adjunct Faculty
Morgan Godvin
Morgan Godvin is a public health advocate, policy maker, and writer with a unique perspective shaped by her personal experiences with addiction, incarceration, and recovery.
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Morgan’s journey took a turn in her early 20s when she developed an opioid use disorder. After struggling with substance use and facing legal consequences, including a federal prison sentence, Morgan emerged determined to make a difference in drug policy and harm reduction.
Education and Achievements
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Morgan’s journey took a turn in her early 20s when she developed an opioid use disorder. After struggling with substance use and facing legal consequences, including a federal prison sentence, Morgan emerged determined to make a difference in drug policy and harm reduction.
Education and Achievements
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Portland State University with a Bachelor’s in Community Health Promotion and Spanish, minor in Latin American Studies
- Awarded the Gilman Scholarship for study abroad in South America
- Fluent in Spanish and proficient in Portuguese
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Global Health at UC San Diego and San Diego State University, specializing in overdose prevention, drug policy, and the US-Mexico border
Professional Experience
- Engagement Editor for JSTOR Daily’s American Prison Newspapers collection
- Commissioner on Oregon’s Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission
- Member of the Measure 110 Oversight and Accountability Council
- Member of the Multnomah County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council
- Co-founder of Beats Overdose, providing harm reduction services at music events
Writing and Advocacy
- Published author with articles in Vice and The Marshall Project
- Working on a book proposal with literary representation
- Advocate for drug policy reform, harm reduction, and criminal justice reform
- International experience in harm reduction projects across Portugal, Mexico, and Brazil
Morgan’s work focuses on overdose prevention, drug policy reform, and addressing the human rights crisis of mass incarceration. She brings a unique blend of lived experience, academic knowledge, and policy expertise to her advocacy efforts.