Research Compliance Director
Teachers College, Columbia University
Dr. Myra Luna-Lucero is the Research Compliance Director at Teachers College, Columbia University. During the pandemic, she spearheaded the College's "Ethics & Safety Amid Uncertainty" initiative and co-chaired the Research Compliance & Safety Committee. She has also launched the "Research Writing & Ethics" internship program and oversaw an extensive transformation of the College's IRB website. She regularly offers seminars and workshops on research compliance and IRB leadership. A researcher and teacher herself, Dr. Luna-Lucero has studied and published on student motivation in STEM fields, barriers to accessing education for students in rural communities, and community activism.