Michael Hernon

Michael is co-founder (with his wife Alicia) of the Messy Family Project, a ministry that is dedicated to empowering moms and dads to embrace their sacred calling.  Parents of ten children and grandparents to three, the Hernons have traveled around the world to encourage families and spark conversations between spouses on how to be the best parents for their children. Mike and Alicia offer down-to-earth, practical insights into family life through their podcast, free marriage and parenting resources, and their virtual courses.

Mike is an adult child of divorce as well, and has shared his story and journey of healing on his podcast as well as at Life-Giving Wounds events. Before launching the Messy Family Project, Mike was Vice President of Advancement at Franciscan University and host of Franciscan University Presents on EWTN. Mike has also served national political organizations, led statewide campaigns, directed grassroots non-partisan efforts, and has been elected to local office. In 2006, he helped found The Catholic Association, a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. Mike holds both a Bachelor's degree in Theology and a Master's in Business Administration from Franciscan University of Steubenville.