Amanda Barefield

Amanda Barefield is a Professor at Augusta University's College of Allied Health Sciences, specializing in Health Informatics and Education. Her career spans over two decades, including roles as a healthcare administrator, department chair, program director, and consultant. She holds an EdD in Education from Nova Southeastern University, an MS in Educational Leadership, and a BS in Health Information Administration.

• Research Focus: Health Informatics, Diabetes Management, Curriculum Design, and Healthcare Data Analytics
• Key Contributions: Textbook revisions (e.g., Introduction to Information Systems for Health Information Technology), analytical studies on diabetes care and e-cigarette policies
• Leadership: Committee roles in institutional accreditation, tenure reviews, and CAHS promotion processes

Her awards include the AU/CAHS Outstanding Faculty Award (2021) and recognition in Who's Who in Health Sciences Higher Education. Publications highlight NHANES data analysis, EHR integration, and youth health behavior studies.