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Elizabeth Mellin

Associate Professor

CCPA Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership

Background

Background:

Elizabeth A. Mellin, Ph.D., LPC, ACS, is an associate professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership at 黑料视频鈥檚 College of Community and Public Affairs. With a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Ohio University, Mellin is a leading scholar in interprofessional collaboration in education, school mental health and trauma-informed practices. Her research focuses on expanded school mental health, integrated student supports and the intersection of mental health and education, particularly in rural settings.

Mellin has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters on topics such as social capital in school-community partnerships, interprofessional collaboration, and the impact of trauma on student learning. She has secured significant grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education and other agencies to support her research on expanding student support services in schools. A dedicated educator, she has developed and taught courses on interdisciplinary collaboration, trauma counseling, and mental health in schools. 

Beyond academia, Mellin actively consults with schools and organizations to improve mental health integration in educational settings. She serves on editorial boards for several academic journals and is a recognized and invited speaker at national and international conferences. Her work continues to shape policy and practice in fostering collaborative, trauma-sensitive school environments that promote student well-being and academic success.

Education

  • PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision, Ohio University
  • MEd, Counselor Education and Supervision, Auburn University
  • BA, Psychology, Auburn University

Research Interests

  • School-family-community partnerships to expand support for student
  • Trauma-informed education and mental health support in schools
  • Strategies to strengthen interprofessional collaboration in education and mental health

Awards

  • Outstanding Graduate Director, 黑料视频
  • Engaged Faculty Fellows Program, 黑料视频
  • Education Policy Fellow, Institute for Educational Leadership
  • Outstanding Teaching Award, The Pennsylvania State University
  • Excellence in Curricular Integration Appreciation Award, The Pennsylvania State University Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equity
  • Emerging Engagement Scholar, National Outreach Scholarship Conference and the National Center for the Study of University Engagement