Hona Amer

Hona Amer is an Adjunct Professor at Evangel University’s College of Business, Department of Business, where she teaches undergraduate courses including Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Principles of Marketing, Business Communication, Managerial Economics, and Personal Finance. She holds a Ph.D. from Old Dominion University, an MBA from Missouri State University, and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Evangel University, where she completed her degree in just two years.

• Ph.D., Old Dominion University, Virginia
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Missouri State University
• Bachelor of Business Administration, Evangel University

Her research and professional interests focus on personal finance, business education, entrepreneurship, marketing, and financial literacy, particularly in the context of college affordability. She is passionate about helping students navigate higher education debt-free and empowering them with practical financial skills.

Dr. Amer’s publications and articles reflect a strong emphasis on financial responsibility, Christian living, and youth development. Her work spans lifestyle magazines, ministry publications, and digital platforms, with recurring themes of gratitude, motivation, leadership, and faith-based action. She has authored the bestselling book Smart Work U and maintains an active blog and weekly devotional.

• Judge for Springfield Business Journal’s 2014 Business Class – recognizing excellence in financial performance, innovation, and community involvement

Through her role as founder of The H Group, a creative marketing company, and her extensive writing, Dr. Amer mentors and influences students, pastors, missionaries, and business leaders. She conducts seminars on personal finance and college cost-saving strategies and provides free resources through SmartWorkU.com. While no formal graduate students are listed, her outreach functions as broad academic and life coaching.

She is actively involved in James River Church and contributes to various publications including StudentAdvisor.com, A/G National Girls Ministries, OnCourse Magazine, Ozarks Christian News, and Metropolitan Bride Magazine. Her digital platforms, honaamer.com and SmartWorkU.com, serve as hubs for her inspirational and educational content.