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Tara Cortes is a Clinical Professor and Executive Director of the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. She has a distinguished career in executive leadership, nursing education, research, and practice, with significant contributions to advancing healthcare for older and vulnerable adults. Prof. Cortes has developed interprofessional models in both traditional and nontraditional settings to address health behaviors among older adults and increase the workforce's capacity to provide age-sensitive care. In her role as Executive Director, she has enhanced existing programs and initiated new, innovative initiatives aimed at improving interdisciplinary models of care and reducing disparities in healthcare access for the elderly. Prior to joining NYU, she served as the President and CEO of Lighthouse International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to vision loss prevention. She has worked extensively in nursing education and hospital administration and has held various senior leadership roles. Cortes has contributed to policy and practice in geriatric care through her involvement with programs and initiatives that aim to improve quality of care for older adults. Her work includes serving as a fellow in several prestigious organizations and receiving multiple awards for her contributions to the field of nursing and geriatric care.
NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing • New York, NY
Teaching and leading in the Nursing program, focusing on geriatric nursing and interprofessional practice.
Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing • New York, NY
Leading initiatives aimed at developing innovative geriatric care practices and improving healthcare access for older adults.
Includes Traditional 4-year, Accelerated 15-month, and Transfer BS options under the Department of Nursing.