About
I am a Sociologist, Educator, Corporate Trainer, and Life Coach. I am also a third-generation Welsh American who has spent much of my life looking for a place to call home. My consulting and coaching expertise comes from my own life experience. Between earning a B.A. in Psychology, an M.A. in Sociology, and a Doctorate Degree in Education, I worked in the fitness and tourism industries. I later moved into the entertainment industry, skating with the Roller Derby and writing and performing stand-up comedy, before transitioning into working with comedians, agents, and producers in a management capacity. I have since served as a Sociology Professor, University Department Chair, and Graduate School Dean. I have co-authored a Sociology textbook and published scholarly articles. Hiraeth: The Voice of Home (2025) is a memoir and my first non-academic publication.
Featured Work
Hiraeth: The Voice of Home (memoir)
“Hiraeth” [heer-eyeth] is a Welsh word that evokes a deep, often indescribable yearning for home, or the very essence of what home represents.
In this poignant, sharp, and at times heart-wrenching memoir, Dan Morgan, a Welsh American from Pittsburgh, PA, opens up about the throes of addiction, struggling with sexual identity, and searching for a place to fit without abandoning himself. He shares the highs and lows of his life, touching on his conflicts with family and faith, as well as his adventures in stand-up comedy, Roller Derby, and his role as a Sociology professor.
Morgan takes readers on a transformative path that examines the pain of hiding one’s true self and the healing that comes from embracing vulnerability. With humor and heartache, he reveals the experiences and individuals that have shaped his life, highlighting the lessons learned along the way.
This is a story of courage and resilience, a quest for belonging, and fighting for the right to belong. This may very well be your story.
