A portrait of Dr. Herzog.

Melissa Herzog , PhD

  • Director of Graduate Studies, Master's and Certificate Programs Human Development & Family Science
  • Associate Teaching Professor Human Development & Family Science
  • Academic Advisor, Youth Development Human Development & Family Science
  • Email herzogm@missouri.edu
  • Telephone number 573-884-9845
  • Work Location
    Office Q114 1400 Rock Quarry Road, Columbia, MO 65211

Dr. Melissa Herzog earned a PhD in Family & Human Development from Arizona State University in 2007 and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2004. At the University of Missouri, Dr. Herzog’s work focuses on prevention and intervention strategies that promote thriving social and romantic relationships, with extensive experience in curriculum development, program implementation, and evaluation. As Co-PI of ShowMe Healthy Relationships, a federally funded initiative serving single adult Missourians, she leads efforts to strengthen relationship skills and well-being across the state. Her scholarship and outreach have examined the impact of educational programs for justice-involved individuals, including training Missouri Department of Corrections reentry professionals on the intersections of relationships and incarceration. Dr. Herzog has also facilitated workshops for teens and young adults and provided professional development for afterschool professionals, extending evidence-based relationship and youth development programming to communities throughout Missouri.

Dr. Herzog has been credited with $2.8 million in shared funding awards through collaborative projects and programs affiliated with the Center.

Research

Areas of expertise

  • Strengthening Relationships and Families

Research Summary

Providing relationship education to help Missourians build healthier, happier relationships and families.