Meet the Faculty: Melissa Moschella

Melissa Moschella, Ph.D. is a philosopher whose work spans the fields of ethics, political philosophy, and law. Her areas of special expertise include natural law theory, biomedical ethics, and the family (especially parental rights). Even prior to joining the faculty at the McGrath Institute for Church Life, Melissa has been a frequent collaborator with the Notre Dame Office of Life and Human Dignity and the Science & Religion Initiative. She will continue to contribute to the mission of the MICL through her research, writing, teaching, and public speaking on a variety of contemporary topics, such as religious freedom, reproductive technologies, life issues, and issues related to marriage and family. Melissa is also affiliated with the Business, Ethics, and Society Program in the Mendoza School of Business, where she teaches on a regular basis. Before coming to Notre Dame, Melissa was Associate Professor of Philosophy at the Catholic University of America, where she worked for over a decade.