Mr. Barney Morris

Barney Morris is a PHEN Ambassador and a member of Moffitt Cancer Center’s Patient and Family Advisory Council and Community Advisory Board. He is the current Vice Chairman for Oncology Research Information Exchange Network’s (ORIEN) Patient Advisory Council, where, as a cancer survivor and advocate, he frequently uses his public speaking skills and real-life experiences to bring home the importance of being purposeful and intentional in eliminating healthcare disparities and inequities, particularly as it relates to prostate cancer.

He is the Past President of 100 Black Men of Tampa Bay Inc.’s chapter and Chair of their Health and Wellness Committee. Barney is an alumnus of the University of Georgia (Bachelor of Science in Computer Science), the University of California, Riverside (Certificate in Governmental Accounting and Budgeting), Air Force Squadron Officer School, and Air Force Air Command and Staff College. He’s a decorated retired Air Force Officer (Major), having served a combined total of 20 years between active and reserve forces. Barney recently retired as an Assistant Inspector in Charge, United States Postal Inspection Service, where he was responsible for investigative efforts in Georgia and Florida.