Marta Meana
Biography
Marta Meana is a licensed clinical psychologist whose groundbreaking research has reshaped clinical approaches to the field of women's health and human sexuality. She has published two books and close to 80 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Her expertise has been sought by media nationwide, including the New York Times and The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Meana is also a respected administrator, teacher, advisor, and mentor. A professor of psychology at UNLV since 1997, Meana was named dean of UNLV’s Honors College in 2012 and previously served as senior advisor to the university president. She was appointed acting president of UNLV, effective July 1, 2018 through August 2020.
Meana has earned multiple university, state and national awards during her career, including the Masters and Johnson Lifetime Achievement Award for work in her field.
Education
- Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship (Women’s Health), University of Toronto
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, McGill University
- M.A. in English Literature, McGill University
- B.A. in English Literature and Psychology, McGill University
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2020 Newsmakers: May
A collection of stories featuring UNLV’s continued flexibility and adaptability in the face of COVID-19.
UNLV Newsmakers 2020: January
A collection of news stories capturing the excitement and accomplishments of UNLV at the start of a new decade.
UNLV Unveils New Street Name to Better Welcome Visitors to Campus
Alumni, students, and community members lead effort to rename Swenson Street as University Center Drive.
Takeaways from the 2019 UNLV State of the University
In her second annual address, President Marta Meana stressed the importance of student access and success, and she called on faculty and staff to continue expanding research, creative and scholarly activity that serves the community and world.