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

June 11, 2025

College of Nursing home is first building at Ohio State to earn designation

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has awarded The Ohio State University College of Nursing’s Jane E. Heminger Hall WELL Gold Certification for its construction and design features that promote and support health and well-being. It is the first building at Ohio State to earn this designation.

May 27, 2025

Joni Tornwall, clinical professor, College of Nursing, has been awarded a 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to teach student-centered nursing practices at Kyrgyz State Medical Academy.

Calendar

June 17, 1:00 p.m.
Golden Buckeye Center for Dementia Caregiving
760 Kinnear Road
Columbus
OH
43212