Andrea Meluch

Andrea L. Meluch is an Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the School of Communication at The University of Akron. Her research focuses on health communication, organizational communication, and mental health communication, with emphasis on disclosure, privacy management, social support, and conflict dynamics.

• PhD, Kent State University (2016)
• MA, The University of Akron
• BA, Cleveland State University

Her research explores how individuals manage health information in organizational contexts, including:

• Decisions to disclose personal health information
• Provider-patient communication in emergency healthcare
• Mental health disclosure in academic settings
• Physician-patient dialogue about healthcare costs
• Conflict resolution in digital vs. face-to-face environments
• Spiritual support in wellness centers

Her publications span journals like Health Communication, Communication Studies, and Journal of Communication in Healthcare, alongside invited book chapters on topics such as:

• Applied pedagogy during global crises
• Workplace cyberbullying
• Radical conflict theory