Samuel L. Caraballo –
Nurturing lives & communities.
I’m a Pastor and Bioethicist with decades of experience in science education and Christian ministry. Trained at Harvard and Yale, I’m passionate about bringing faith, ethics, and science into meaningful conversation. My work invites both the Church and the academic world to think deeply and respectfully about today’s most pressing ethical questions. Through teaching and ministry, I strive to make complex ideas accessible and to help others live out a thoughtful, compassionate faith. My hope is to inspire and equip leaders to face the moral challenges of our time with wisdom and grace.
FOCUS AREAS
Education
Education is the tool of spiritual and ethical transformation that empowers and frees our communities to serve with righteousness and love.
Theological reflection
Theology illuminates our understanding of God, guiding our lives toward faithful and compassionate practice in the world.
Bioethical engagement
Bioethics guides our moral conduct, ensuring that science and technology advance while respecting human dignity and God's order for creation.
MY CURRENT ASSIGNMENTS
Course Instructor and Capstone Faculty @ Harvard Medical School
Sept 2023 - Present
I serve as Course Instructor and Capstone Faculty within the Master of Bioethics Program at the Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics. In this capacity, I teach and facilitate courses on ethical theory and applied topics, including the Disability, Health, and Bioethics course, which examines disability through theological, philosophical, and clinical lenses. As Capstone Faculty, I mentor graduate students in the development of research and applied projects addressing emerging ethical challenges in medicine, public health, and biotechnology, guiding them from proposal design to final presentation.
Pastor @ Highrock Covenant Church, Arlington, MA
Oct 2026 - Present
I serve as Pastor of Discipleship and Evangelism at Highrock Church in Arlington, Massachusetts. In this role, I help cultivate opportunities for Christian formation, evangelism, and community engagement, with particular attention to emerging ministries among Spanish-speaking communities and persons with disabilities.
EDUCACIÓN
Harvard University
MBE (Master of Bioethics)
Yale University
MDIV (Master of Divinity in Christian Ethics)
RECONOCIMIENTOS
John A. Wade Prize in Expository Preaching
Yale University Academic Award for Originality in Expository Preaching.
Research Fellow at Forum for Theological Exploration
Research scholarship for theological exploration in the Hispanic context..
Boston University
MPH (Master of Public Health in Epidemiology)
Loyola University of Chicago
DBE (Doctor of Bioethics)
TESTIMONIALS
Sasha Grey
Fashion Weekly Editor
Julian has been our ace card for a while now – he's dependable, always delivering his work on time. The quality of his work is of such high standard that we often don't need too many layers of edits to get the first draft into the published version. He helps us cover meaningful stories with a distinct voice, while also working as a team player. If you're looking for a quality writer, Julian's one I'd vouch for.
Martha Smith
World Politics Editor
Julian is one of those writers who are able to distinguish their own voice throughout any piece of work, without losing the soul of the publication itself. He's able to pick up on some of the finer nuances of the political climate and express them in words that are easy to comprehend and digest by many audiences. He's a delight to work with, and such a nice person, too.
Interested in collaborating? Let's stay in touch.
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