Megan Amaya

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Megan Amaya
First Name
Megan
Last Name
Amaya
Credentials
PhD, CHES, NBC-HWC
Associate Clinical Professor
Co-Director of Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness
Address
1577 Neil Avenue
City
Columbus
State
OH
Zip Code
43210

Dr. Megan Amaya is Associate Clinical Professor in the College of Nursing and Director of Health Promotion and Wellness. She leads a team that implements wellness strategy, programs and services for university students, faculty, staff and the state of Ohio community. Dr. Amaya is co-director of the Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness undergraduate program. She teaches courses in the program, including evidence-based practice and self-care approaches. Dr. Amaya is principle investigator on multiple health and wellness research projects.

Dr. Amaya currently serves as President-Elect for the National Consortium for Building Healthy Academic Communities and member of several university and College of Nursing committees. She is a certified health education specialist and board-certified health and wellness coach.

News

January 13, 2026

Joyce Calamese put off scheduling a routine preventive medical procedure for more than a decade until an Ohio State-trained community health worker strongly encouraged her to make the appointment. That intervention likely saved her life, the 67-year-old said.

December 16, 2025

Faculty member recognized for impact and influence in the healthcare field

The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) named faculty member Jessica Fritter, DHSc, MACPR, ACRP-CP, FACRP, as part of its 2026 class of Fellows.