Michelle Montagno

Dr. Michelle Montagno is an Associate Professor at the University of San Francisco's Department of Integrated Healthcare within the School of Nursing and Health Professions. She holds leadership roles including Co-Chair of the SONHP Program Evaluation Committee, Chair of the PsyD Admissions Committee, and Chair of the PsyD Curriculum & Clinical Training Committee. Her academic journey includes a PsyD (2010) and MA (2007) in Clinical Psychology from The Wright Institute, and a BA in Political Science and Women’s Studies from The Ohio State University (1999).

Her research focuses on culturally responsive therapy, white racial identity development, LGBTQ+ activism, and combating racism and white supremacy. She emphasizes intersectional approaches to identity development, particularly for LGBTQ+ communities. Her recent publications explore LGBTQ+ activism motivations, queer identity categories, and multiracial LGBTQ+ experiences.

Dr. Montagno has been recognized with grants including the 2016 Interdisciplinary Action Group Grant and the 2015 USF Jesuit Foundation Grant. Her clinical interests include brief psychotherapy, racial/sexual identity development, and culturally accountable graduate training. Beyond academia, she is an advanced open-water scuba diver.

Her advising and grant work emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, evidenced by her leadership roles in curriculum design and admissions. While no specific labs are named, her work integrates clinical practice, research, and advocacy within the SONHP framework.