Dr. Melanie D. Hetzel-Riggin received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Northern Illinois University. She is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College and a licensed clinical psychologist. Her current research focuses on the effectiveness of bystander intervention to reduce sexual violence and peer mistreatment, as well as the relationship among interpersonal trauma, coping style, and mental health outcomes. Her teaching interests include abnormal psychology; clinical psychology; trauma and resiliency; career counseling; crisis intervention; ethics; and research methods. Dr. Hetzel-Riggin established and currently conducts trainee evaluations, needs assessments and program evaluations for both Safe Journey and the PurpleOne Program.
