Dr. Moya L. Alfonso is a legacy-driven educator, doctoral mentor, and counselor-in-training whose career spans over 20 years of transformative leadership in graduate education and public health. As Program Director at Nova Southeastern University, she guides doctoral students across health science disciplines through graduate advising, scholarly writing mentorship, and strategic onboarding that fosters emotional sustainability and vocational clarity.
Moya’s academic journey includes a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction and an MSPH in Social & Behavioral Sciences from the University of South Florida. She is currently pursuing an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University, deepening her commitment to holistic care and rural mental health advocacy. Her research interests center on addiction and recovery, adolescent behavioral health, and trauma-responsive educational practices. She is passionate about bridging evidence-based interventions with community-rooted healing, especially in underserved ruralcontexts, with proven expertise in program development and evaluation.
Moya’s professional experience spans academia and nonprofit leadership—from mentoring doctoral candidates to directing cross-sector initiatives that promote health equity. Her core competencies include dissertation coaching, inclusive curriculum design, and faith-integrated support for graduate student resilience.