Amanda Patel

Amanda Patel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at Suffolk University. Her research focuses on employee health and well-being, particularly how health behaviors like physical activity and dietary choices influence workplace outcomes. She teaches Organizational Behavior courses, emphasizing practical applications of classroom concepts. Prior to academia, she worked as a supervisor in the Communications Department at Hays Med in Hays, KS.

• PhD in Management, University of Missouri
• MBA and BA from Fort Hays State University

Her research interests include stress management, workplace wellness programs, and the intersection of health behaviors and organizational performance. Recent publications explore stress adaptation, physical activity, and team climate dynamics. She has received awards such as the Thank-a-Prof recognition and distinctions as an outstanding graduate teaching and research assistant at the University of Missouri.

Teaching and advising focus on helping students connect theoretical frameworks with real-world workplace challenges. Her work bridges organizational behavior and employee well-being to improve workplace environments.