Katherine M. Hertlein

Katherine M. Hertlein, Ph.D., is a Professor and Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development at the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University. She received her master's degree in marriage and family therapy from Purdue University Calumet and her doctorate in human development with a specialization in marriage and family therapy from Virginia Tech. Across her academic career, she has published over 100 articles and book chapters and 12 books. Dr. Hertlein has won numerous awards for research, teaching, mentorship, and supervision across her career including the Nevada System of Higher Education’s Regent’s Rising Researcher Award and Barrick Scholar Award from UNLV. Dr. Hertlein was also awarded a Fulbright Core Scholar Award (2018-2019) and, in this role, served as a Guest Lecturer and Guest Researcher at the University of Salzburg in Salzburg, Austria. Dr. Hertlein is also the Editor-in-Chief Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy. Dr. Hertlein’s work has been featured in various media outlets including Men’s Health, The APA Monitor, The Atlantic, and The Huffington Post. She lectures nationally and internationally on technology, couples, and intimacy. Dr. Hertlein currently maintains a private practice in Las Vegas, Nevada.