Faculty Member
Melissa Hirschi, PhD, LCSW, is an Associate Professor and the BSW Program Director. She joins UVU from the University of Memphis. In addition to teaching social work students, she has worked for DCFS, with Community Health workers and individuals living with HIV, working with police and Fire/EMS to meet the needs of community members, providing field supervision for social work students, working with free healthcare clinics, and working with students and individuals form the community to expand their training to better serve individuals and families impacted by opioids and other substance use disorders.
Major: Sociology/Social Work
Major: Social Work
Major: Psychology
Major: General Studies
Diversity Issues in Social Work Practice, Spring 2026
Human Behavior and the Social Environment II, Spring 2026
Nominated in recognition of outstanding achievement. Dr. Arocho, department chair, said, "I cannot overstate how important Melissa has been to steadying, revitalizing, and galvanizing the BSW program". Selection process for these awards is highly competitive, adn final decisions are never easy. Selected for this award, which means my work is highly valued and respected in my field.
Reflected on my teaching and my positionality to submit and achieve FHEA Fellow Status
