Dr. Melanie Burgess is an Associate Professor in the Counselor Education program at the University of Mississippi.
Biography
Dr. Burgess holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Old Dominion University, where she also earned her M.S.Ed. in School Counseling and B.S. in Psychology. As a scholar-practitioner, Dr. Burgess’s research focuses on school counselor training, clinical supervision, trauma-informed care, and equity in K–12 education. She has published qualitative and quantitative research peer-reviewed journals, presented at national and state conferences, and received over $2 million in federal a funding as a principal investigator. Dr. Burgess is an active member of professional counseling associations and actively mentors emerging scholars and practitioners in counselor education.
Education
B.S. Psychology, Old Dominion University (2013)
M.S. Counseling, Old Dominion University (2016)
Ph.D. Counselor Education, Old Dominion University (2019)