Mitch A. Metzner

Mitch A. Metzner
Mitch A. Metzner

Degree: Ph.D., Human Services, Capella University
mmetzner@friendsresearch.org
Phone: 323-463-1601
Fax: 323-463-0126
Research Interests

Dr. Metzner is a public health scientist with a Master’s degree in Education and a Ph.D. in Human Services. His dissertation, “Public Health Policy Implications for HIV Behavioral Risk Reduction Interventions, Unintended Recovery Outcomes among Methamphetamine-Using MSM,” was produced using research collected at the University of California, San Diego, where he contributed to clinical and behavioral epidemiology studies examining HIV and hepatitis C prevention, as well as co-occurring mental and drug use disorders. Dr. Metzner’s experience working with HIV began in 1982, influencing his research interests and clinical work in social service, palliative and hospice care. Dr. Metzner has authored and developed HIV prevention education and cultural diversity training materials, instructor trainer print and audiovisual materials, as well as educational videos including Managing Disabilities in the Workplace and a 1991 CINE Golden Eagle Public Health winner, Reasons to Care: The Many Faces of HIV which premiered at the Kennedy Center. He has also provided HIV training for the White House, US Customs and Border Protection, and many other governmental, national and international organizations.