Mary Amick

Mary Amick, Ed.D. is an Associate Professor of Healthcare Administration and Program Director for the ASHA/BSHA/MHA programs at the University of Providence's School of Health Professions since 2020. She holds a Doctor of Education from USC and has 10+ years in healthcare administration roles across four universities. Her expertise spans organizational leadership, healthcare systems, and strategic planning.

• Education: Ed.D. (USC), M.Ed. (Oregon State), B.A. (Idaho State)

Research interests focus on improving healthcare management through effective leadership, ethical practices, and system optimization. She teaches courses like Healthcare Systems, Transformational Leadership, and Strategic Planning.

Honors include the Oregon Healthcare Special Service Award and Long-Term Care Administrator Recognition. She previously held director-level roles in healthcare foundations, marketing, and education across Oregon institutions.

Advising and grants: Maintains clinical connections through prior roles as Grant Writer and Project Director. Active in program development for infection prevention and epidemiology programs.

Labs/Teams: Involved in curriculum development for interdisciplinary healthcare administration programs.