Megan Amaya

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Megan Amaya
First Name
Megan
Last Name
Amaya
Credentials
PhD, CHES, NBC-HWC
Associate Clinical Professor
Director, Health Promotion and Wellness
Address
148 Newton Hall
Address (Line 2)
295 W. 10th Ave.
City
Columbus
State
OH
Zip Code
43210

Dr. Megan Amaya is Associate Clinical Professor and Director of Health Promotion and Wellness at The Ohio State University College of Nursing. 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

February 10, 2025

Finding suggests need for education about tech's reliability

The use of fertility-tracking technology increased in some states after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade despite warnings that reproduction-related data might not be secure, a new study has found.

January 24, 2025

Partnership with local STEM academy focuses on student social-emotional learning needs

The vibrant colors and inspirational messages adorning the walls of the Martha S. Pitzer Center for Women, Children and Youth at The Ohio State University College of Nursing originated from the minds, hearts and talents of students at Linden-McKinley STEM Academy in Columbus as part of a partnership through the college’s involvement in the school’s “Be The One” program.