Dr. Melvin Herring (PhD ’13 UNCG)

Posted on February 03, 2019

Melvin Herring

Human Development and Family Studies
Dr. Herring received a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies at UNCG in 2013 and is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte. He is also the Program Director for the Master’s of Social Work there.

Dr. Herring is widely recognized for his service engagement and public service, including his cultural competency trainings with police departments. This work involves working with police departments to address issues of inequality in policing, diversity, equity, and inclusion in police-community partnerships.

He demonstrates what is at the heart of the Pacesetter award – a commitment to serve and an emphasis on community and civic engagement.