Maya Joseph • School of Nursing View CV Dr. Maya E. Joseph joined William Paterson University in 2022 with more than two decades of nursing experience in critical care nursing. She earned her Ph.D. in Nursing Science from Rutgers College of Nursing, NJ. Dr. Joseph’s educational philosophy involves creating the most conducive learning environment for students in online and in-person classrooms. Dr. Joseph believes that students learn best when there is freedom of thought and open discussions in the class. Dr. Joseph considers adaptability as an asset to academia's evolving teaching and learning needs of multiple generations. She values including students in her research work and providing guidance and mentorship to them. Dr. Joseph has numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and serves as a peer reviewer for academic journals.Social determinants of health in chronic illness prevention among the minority population is Dr. Joseph’s area of research interest. Seeing the disproportionately high complications from diabetes-related cardiovascular disease among Asian Indian patients while working as a nurse in the cardiac surgery unit sparked her interest in this field. As a first-generation immigrant researcher of Asian Indian descent, Dr. Joseph considers this a social responsibility to add knowledge about this population in the US.Dr. Joseph is a National Academy of Practice (NAP) professional member (2025) and was a Jonas Leadership Scholar (2018-2020). Dr, Joseph is actively involved in the professional organization for Indian Nurses of America at local and national levels. She has held multiple leadership roles in the organization. Dr. Joseph also works as an administrator on duty at the University Hospital, Newark, New Jersey. Professional Interests Education and research among the South Asian population in the US.Leadership in the national professional organization for Indian Nurses in the US Languages (other than English) Malayalam Degrees PhD Nursing Science, Rutgers College of Nursing Newark, NJ Specialization Obesity, Cultural Competence, Social Determinants of Health, Diabetes, and Critical Care Nursing Representative Publications Using Concept Mapping within a Community–Academic Partnership to Examine Obesity among Mexican Immigrants; Volume 14, 2020 Community Policy Brief: Concept Mapping to Examine Obesity among Mexican Immigrants Using Concept Mapping within a Community–Academic Partnership to Examine Obesity among Mexican Immigrants; Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Research, Education, and Action; Volume 14, 2020 The impact of social determinants of health on the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus among Asian Indians in New Jersey ; Proquest; 2022 https://ezproxy.wpunj.edu/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/impact-social-determinants-health-on-diagnosis/docview/2714477916/se-2 Original Research: Predictors of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Asian Indians in the United States: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study; , AJN, American Journal of Nursing; Volume 124, 2024 https://doi.org/10.1097/01.naj.0000998220.62535.e4 An exploration of self-perception of weight status, weight related variables, and preferences for weight management strategies among South Asians in the US ; Obesity; Volume 15, 2025 Representative Presentations “A mixed methods approach to cultural competence, health disparity knowledge, and South Asian culture knowledge among nursing professionals” Texas Nurses Association Annual Conference Texas Nurses Association San Antonio, TX 2024 “The impact of Social Determinants of Health on the diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among Asian Indians in New Jersey” Iota Alpha Chapter At Large Annual Nursing Research Conference Sigma Theta Tau Montclair, NJ 2024 “The impact of Social Determinants of Health on the diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among Asian Indians in New Jersey” Sigma North American Region 14 Conference. Sigma Theta Tau , 2024 Predictors of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Asian Indian Communities in the US: A Cross-sectional Descriptive Study 2023 Iota Alpha Chapter At Large Annual Nursing Research Conference 2023 Iota Alpha Chapter Sigma Theta Tau Montclair, NJ 2023 The impact of social determinants of health and the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus among Asian Indians in the US Clinical excellence conference. National Association for Indian Nurses of America Edison, NJ 2022 Awards and Honors Jonas Scholar Jonas Philanthropies 09/01/2018 Nominated for Stanley Bergen Award for Research Excellence Rutgers State College, New Jersey 05/01/2022 National Academy of Practice Professional Member National Academy of Practice 02/01/2025 Media New Leadership for AAIN-NJ2 https://aainnj2.org/newsletters/ Introducing chapter leaders Nurses Obesity Network Kick off, a Panel discussion https://app.box.com/s/qzfld72khqh16wbgu0oqdx1ynvwda5bf Nurses Obesity Network is a diverse group of nursing organizations committed to changing the way we view, treat, and advance care for people living with obesity – including members of our own nursing profession. Collectively, we will become role models for wellbeing, champions for change, and advocates for better obesity care and treatment. Fellowships, Grants and Research An exploration of self-perception of weight status and preferences of weight management strategies among South Asians living in the US. Grant Email 973 720 4035 334 University Hall Monday and Thursday 10-11.30 am via appointment.
