Research Summary
In part of completion of her doctorate degree, Cristi launched a quality improvement project entitled, Improving Provider Comfort in Discussing Race-Based Health Disparities in Pregnant and Birthing People, which remains the focus of most of the presentations and trainings she delivers and facilitates today.
Education
- Doctor of Nursing Practice , Midwifery, University of Utah
- Nursing Education Certificate , Nursing Education , University of Utah
Biography
Dr. Cristi Creal is an Afro-Latina Assistant Professor at the University of Utah College of Nursing and School of Medicine, where she teaches in the Midwifery/Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Program. Cristi earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, specializing in Nurse-Midwifery, and a Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education from the University of Utah. Cristi serves as the chair of the College of Nursing’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Outreach Committee in hopes to promote an inclusive and welcoming environment where her students feel encouraged and valued. Cristi is also a licensed, certified nurse midwife, sees patients weekly in outpatient clinics, and attends deliveries at the University of Utah Hospital. Cristi is passionate about doing all that she can to help correct race-based health disparities, especially for birthing people of color. Cristi also currently serves as the president of the American College of Nurse-Midwives-Utah Affiliate.