Melvin Herring

Melvin Herring

Program Director, Masters of Social Work Program, Johnson C. Smith University
Co-Chair, Community Data Advisory Committee

Charlotte Regional Data Trust Board Member

Melvin Herring leads the Masters in Social Work program, which specializes in training culturally competent social work practitioners. Herring is a recognized expert in cultural competence and has co-developed a theoretical model to guide practice and instruction in the area. He serves as a mentor and professor and is instrumental in the creation and development of the Community Data Oversight Committee.