Clara Godoy-Henderson

Clara Godoy-Henderson is an incoming Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidate in Health Services and Policy Research at Boston University School of Public Health. She holds a Master of Science in Health Services Research, Policy, and Administration from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Science in Social Work & Public Health with a minor in Nutrition from St. Catherine University. Clara served as a Clinical Research Coordinator at the University of Minnesota, where she managed clinical trials, conducted diagnostic interviews, and performed data analysis using R Studio. Her experience includes roles as a Mental Health Counselor at RADIAS Health, where she provided direct client care and crisis assessment. At St. Catherine University, she conducted qualitative research on health and homelessness services in the Twin Cities and served as a USDA Food Systems Fellow, coordinating food distribution initiatives and organizing workshops to address student food insecurity.

Research Interests: Mental health, Mixed methods, CBPR, Social Services, and Program Evaluation.