Associate Vice President for Clinical Affairs
University of Minnesota
St. Paul, Minnesota
Carolyn Porta is the Associate Vice President for Clinical Affairs for the University of Minnesota. She is a Professor in the School of Nursing, and an adjunct Professor in the School of Public Health and the Center for Spirituality and Healing. Dr. Porta is a forensic clinician and prevention scientist committed to improving the health and well-being of vulnerable individuals, families, and communities in Minnesota and around the globe. She has decades of experience in clinical service, team science, and interprofessional education, including strategic and operational leadership of large-scale multisectoral global initiatives ($100M+ USD) addressing emerging infectious disease threats, gender-based violence, stigma, and faculty and healthcare workforce development. Dr. Porta is a seasoned writer and Associate Editor, with the Journal of Forensic Nursing.
