Megan Church-Nally

Dr. Megan Church-Nally is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cincinnati. She holds a PhD in Educational Leadership and Organizational Development from the University of Louisville, with a focus on Human Resources, and a Master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Xavier University. Her research focuses on occupational stress, graduate student well-being, and improving employer-employee dynamics in nonprofits, alongside workplace safety and technology’s role in professional relationships.

Education:

• PhD: University of Louisville (2014) - Educational Leadership & Organizational Development
• MS: Xavier University (2007) - Industrial-Organizational Psychology
• BA: Bellarmine University (2005) - Psychology & Sociology

Her professional experience includes five years as a compensation consultant at Mercer, adjunct roles at Bellarmine, Spalding, and St. Catherine universities, and military education work with the U.S. Army and University of Louisville partnership. She earned the ROTC Medal of Excellence and Jack Twyman Award for Service Learning.

Teaching spans courses like Project Management, Nonprofit Leadership, and Organizational Behavior. She has conducted research on bridging talent gaps between employers and employees, and explored franchisee mentoring programs. Notable awards include McGowan Medal and Phi Mu Favorite Professor nominations.