Our Mission
The George Family Center for Healing Arts at Rowan University promotes health and well-being through the transformative power of the arts. Our work integrates creative practices into clinical care, medical education, community life, and research. Rooted in collaboration, we partner with students, healthcare professionals, and community members to create meaningful artistic experiences that support healing, learning, and connection for all.
What is Arts in Health?
Arts in health is a growing field that brings visual, performing, and literary arts into healthcare and community settings to support health and healing. The National Organization for Arts in Health (NOAH) defines it as the integration of the arts into a wide range of care environments for therapeutic, educational, and expressive purposes.
Our Team
Morgan Yacoe
Morgan Yacoe is the Inaugural Director of the George Family Center for Healing Arts at Rowan University. A sculptor by training, she earned her BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University and her MFA from the University of Florida. Yacoe is an interdisciplinary artist, researcher, and educator who blends art and health to foster learning and improve healthcare.
Her innovative projects include developing novel medical educational tools and techniques to integrate art into medical training. Yacoe has presented at conferences across the country, published her research in medical journals and received funding from the NIH for her work and research.
Dr. James E. George
Dr. James George has dedicated nearly 50 years to emergency medicine. He earned his MD and JD concurrently from the University of Louisville while serving as a captain in the U.S. Army Reserves Medical Corps. An early adopter of emergency medicine, he served on the Board of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and authored several books. A co-founding member of TeamHealth and the law firm George & Korin, he specialized in defending healthcare providers.
In 2016, an injury led him to the healing power of art. He is a prolific abstract painter. His artwork is now displayed at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, and other healthcare facilities across the region. He received the Adam Taliaferro Foundation Award and continues to paint and spend time with loved ones.
Anabelle Lopez
Anabelle is a Senior at Rowan University double majoring in Advertising and Public Relations who brings her creative energy to the Healing Arts Center through visual design. She creates graphics and promotional materials using tools like Figma and Adobe Illustrator, helping to communicate the center’s mission. Her work reflects her belief that art is a powerful tool for self-expression, healing, and connection.
Bethany Carns
Bethany is a senior at Rowan, graduating in the spring of 2026 with a BFA in Biomedical Arts and Visualization and a minor in Biology. Post-graduation, she will pursue a career in anaplastology, also known as cosmetic facial prosthetics. Excited to be part of the team, Bethany believes that healing arts is a powerful tool that can aid in the betterment of an individual, but also our communities. Outside of work, she enjoys sculpting, pottery, painting, and spending time with her dog.
Maliyah Jalosjos
Maliyah is a senior at Rowan University majoring in Communication Studies. She has experience managing multiple social media platforms and developing thoughtful content strategies. Her work focuses on creating meaningful, human centered content that reflects diverse voices and experiences. At the center, Maliyah contributes by designing graphics, attending events to capture photography and media coverage, conducting interviews, and managing social media posts that share the center’s work with the broader community.
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