Tricia Griffin, PhD, MPH is scholar and applied ethicist studying at the intersection of ethical agency and professional development. She currently teaches philosophical ethics and global health in the Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. She is also the co-founder and vice president of the Association of AI Ethicists.
Expertise
Tricia provides consulting and management services for ethics committees, ethics policy development, and institutional review boards for human subject research. Her previous clients include The ACEER Foundation, The American Society for Bioethics and Humanities, and The St. Anthony Foundation in San Francisco.
Education
PHD, Ethics
Maastricht University
Master of Public Health
Creighton University
Master of Fine Arts, Writing
University of San Francisco
Master of Science, Bioethics
Creighton University, School of Medicine
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
University of California, Berkeley
Professional Experience
2024-PRESENT
MAASTRICHT UNIVERSITY
Lecturer
Teaches in biomedical ethics, global health, and AI ethics
2021-2025
MAASTRICHT UNIVERSITY
PhD Researcher
Doctoral researcher in the Faculty of Science and Engineering studying the internal morality of the artificial intelligence and machine learning profession.
2017-2020
FORTY FIELDS
Founder and Executive Director
Provided ethics education and consulting services to organizations of all sizes and industries. Promoted and strengthened the ethical culture of organizations by emphasizing ethics practice as an ongoing part of professional development.
2016-2017
SABBATICAL
2013-2016
DIGNITY HEALTH
Vice President, Corporate Communications
Led strategic internal and external communications for a $15 billion health system. Provided daily counsel to members of the Board of Directors, executive team, and hospital presidents on strategy, reputation, and crisis communications. Led a team of 20+ inhouse and agency staff.
2007-2013
CATHOLIC HEALTHCARE WEST
Director, Media Relations
Responsible for all internal and external communications for major corporate announcements, including mergers, financial disclosures, contract negotiations, clinical quality, and personnel matters. Led response teams for all crisis communications involving lawsuits, adverse patient events, organized labor actions, and natural disasters. Primary liaison to members of the press.
Community Involvement
2020 – PRESENT
Admissions Committee,
Bioethics Masters Program
Creighton University
2018-2019
Board of Directors
American Society for Bioethics and Humanities
2007-2011
Advisory Board Member
CHW Global Missions
2019 – 2020
Clinical Ethics Committee Member
Seton Medical Center
2017-2019
Election Inspector
City of San Francisco
2005-2013
Mentor
Chabot Space & Science Center
2019-2021
Graduate Board
Creighton University
2014-2016
Board of Directors
St. Anthony’s Foundation