Mariea Snell

Mariea Snell is an Associate Professor of Nursing and Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs at Maryville University’s Catherine McAuley School of Nursing. She also serves as Vice President of the Missouri State Board of Nursing and works as a family nurse practitioner at Maven Clinic Inc., specializing in telehealth primary care. Previously, she held roles at Saint Louis University (FNP faculty) and Washington University (infectious disease research nurse).

Her research focuses on HIV/AIDS, infectious diseases, and telehealth innovations, with notable studies on fungal infections in HIV patients and STI detection in high-risk populations. She advocates for accessible healthcare through policy work and educational outreach, emphasizing empathy-driven nursing practice. Snell teaches advanced pathophysiology, health assessment, and clinical inquiry courses, shaping nursing education to integrate research and systemic healthcare perspectives.

Her career combines clinical practice, academic leadership, and regulatory advocacy, aiming to reduce healthcare barriers through technology and evidence-based care. She has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and public health platforms like Forbes and Healthline, highlighting her dual focus on scholarly and practical healthcare impacts.