Samuel Morgamo
- State Univ Adjunct Unit
Recent and upcoming courses
Fall 2026
Biography
Dr. Samuel Dossa Morgamo is an educator, nurse, and community health advocate with more
than a decade of teaching experience. His career began in Ethiopia, Africa, where he taught in
primary and secondary schools and later in higher education.
In the USA, Dr. Morgamo has continued to combine education, nursing, and community
engagement. He has taught in the School of Nursing (SON) at Rasmussen University (RU) since
2020. Since 2024, he has also served as a clinical professor in the SON at St. Catherine
University.
Dr. Morgamo is active in teamwork and academic collaboration. At Rasmussen University (RU),
he has served as a course lead for the mental health curriculum. His work includes clinical,
simulation, and didactic courses. His professional and civic work extends beyond the classroom.
Dr. Morgamo provides community psychoeducation, including Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
training for faith leaders. He is also a core team member of the East African Wellness and
Resource Center. His Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project supported the implementation of
MHFA among faith leaders and was nationally nominated for an award recognizing excellence in
nursing.
Dr. Morgamo holds an Associate, a Bachelor's, and a master’s degree in English language
education from the former Awasa Teacher Training College (TTC) and Addis Ababa University
(AAU), Ethiopia. In the USA, he earned his RN from RU and BSN and MSN-Edu from Western
Governors University (WGU). He also holds a DNP in public health and policy. He is currently
pursuing postdoctoral study as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Research Focus: Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and public health and policy-related areas
