Dr. Teresa Winstead

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Teresa Winstead. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Teresa Winstead is a Senior Research Scientist at the University of Washington, specifically with the Center for Community-Engaged Drug Education, Epidemiology Research (CEDEER). She specializes in qualitative research and has a strong focus on health and wellbeing related to drug use. With over ten years of experience in harm reduction research, Teresa has contributed to various projects that provide critical insights into the experiences of people who use drugs. Her previous position as an Associate Professor at Saint Martin's University allowed her to lead the Department of Society and Social Justice, where she further developed her expertise in anthropology and sociology. Winstead earned her dual doctorate from Indiana University, with a PhD in Cultural Anthropology and a Master's in the same field. Her ongoing work includes investigating alternative care approaches for individuals post-opioid overdose and co-facilitating the Lived Experience Advisory Board to enhance models of care.

Research Interests

Experience

Affiliate Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle

Working as a Senior Research Scientist at ADAI’s Center for Community-Engaged Drug Education, Epidemiology Research (CEDEER), providing expertise in qualitative research design, implementation, and analysis.

Associate Professor

— Present

Saint Martin’s University • Lacey, WA

Former Chair of the Department of Society and Social Justice, focusing on Anthropology and Sociology.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.