Faculty
Maria Modayil
Visiting Professor, Global Health Initiative & Department of Social & Public Health
Global Health Initiative
Education
- Graduate certificate in Health Policy, Ohio University, 2023
- Graduate certificate in Epidemiology, Ohio University, 2023
- Graduate certificate in Gerontology, Ohio University, 2020
- Ph.D., Individual Interdisciplinary Program - Global Health and Higher Education Administration, Ohio University, 2020
- M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech-Language Pathology), Baylor University, 2008
- B.S. Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology, Mangalore University, 2007
Research Interests
- Pedagogy of experiential learning especially global study abroad experiences
- Global health
- Mental health advocacy, support, and education
- Aging
Courses Taught
- GH 5521: Global Health Research & Service
- HLTH 3300: Community Health Epidemiology
- IHS 2210: Introduction to Global Health
- IHS 2235: Cross Cultural Issues in Tropical Diseases
- IHS 5210: Fundamentals of Global Health
- HS 4900: Global Health Study Abroad
- IHS 5210: Fundamentals of Global Health
- INST 6900: Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods and Data Analysis
- UC 1900: Learning Community
- COMS 1100/4800/4900, MDIA/JOUR 4900, BIOS 4910/4930/4940: Ecuador Field Research and Service-Learning
- CSD 1080: Introduction to Communication Disorders
- CSD 3410/CSD 4410: Pre- Preprofessional Service I and II
- CSD 6290: Adult Language Disorders
Biography
University/Professional Service
- Health Practices in India study abroad, Program Director
- Ohio University Foundation- Friends of India Endowment, Board Member (Treasurer 2024, Chair 2025)
- Athens Affordable Housing Commission, Member
- National Alliance on Mental Illness, Athens Affiliate, Board Member (President)
- Athens County Visitors Bureau, Board Member (Vice President 2024-2025)