Morgan Stojanowski Advances to a New Leadership Role

Morgan Stojanowski was promoted to Director of the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital in the fall of 2022. With this advancement, Morgan will continue to advance the work of the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department and to enhance the delivery of psychosocial care throughout Kravis Children’s Hospital.

Morgan joined the Department in 2012, serving as the primary child life specialist in the outpatient pediatric oncology/hematology clinic. After serving in this role for several years, Morgan advanced to a Senior Child Life Specialist position. In 2018, she was promoted to Assistant Director of the Department, where she worked closely with leadership to develop and operationalize child life programming, deepen the level of patient and family engagement within the pediatric hospital and support staff through supervision and reflective practice. In addition to supporting day-to-day programming, Morgan played a crucial role in the launch of the Paws & Play program, the establishment of child life programming in the NICU, the development of the Youth Advisory Council, and the implementation of child life and creative arts therapy services in the adult setting.

Before joining the team at Mount Sinai, Morgan received her Master’s Degree in Child Life from Bank Street College of Education and worked as a Certified Child Life Specialist at Blythedale Children’s Hospital.

“My understanding and appreciation for the level of skill, care, and talent residing within this team has never been greater. I look forward to guiding our collective efforts as we continue to design and implement therapeutic programming that humanizes the healthcare experience for our patients and families” stated Morgan.