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Melissa J. Kenzig

Director

Alice! Health Promotion Program

Melissa Kenzig joined Health Services at Columbia in 2004. In her role, she directs the Alice! Health Promotion Program and communications and outreach for Health Services at Columbia. Prior to joining HSC, Melissa was the Coordinator for the Student Health Education Program at the University of San Francisco, where she also taught classes. She is originally from Ohio and attended The Ohio State University for her bachelor’s degree, the University of South Carolina for her master’s degree, and is currently completing her doctorate at Columbia University.

Melissa’s academic interests include feminist and multicultural health theories, leadership development, program development and evaluation. Her personal interests include yoga, hiking, reading, and playing with her dogs.

Education

• Dr.P.H. (in progress)
• M.S.P.H.

Certifications and Licensure

• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)

Professional Experience

• University of San Francisco
• South Carolina Department of Health, South Carolina First Lady's Campaign for Women's Health
• The Ohio State University

Awards and Honors

• BACCHUS & GAMMA Peer Education Network 2002 Advisor of the Year

Professional Memberships

• American College Health Association
• American Public Health Association
• National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
• Society for Public Health Education

Published Articles

• "Addressing LGBTQ Issues at Catholic Colleges and Universities," ACHA Action Newsletter, 2003.
• "Evaluating Peer Education Programs," The Peer Educator, 2001.
• "Physician-patient interaction and hysterectomy decision making: the ENDOW study. Ethnicity, Needs, and Decisions of Women," American Journal of Health Behavior, 2002.