Melanie brings a wealth of expertise, diverse skill set and unwavering dedication to both technological innovation and community empowerment. Her passion lies in serving the community, people and problem solving. She believes in leveraging technology to make a positive impact on communities. Melanie has over 25 years of IT experience in various sectors, including retail, business and nonprofit organizations. Prior to joining United Way in November 2019, she worked in IT Network Operations for DSW for 19 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Network Communications Management from DeVry University.
A graduate of The African American Leadership Academy, a community-based leadership development program, Melanie takes pride in her personal growth and leadership development in the central Ohio community. She is also a graduate of Project Diversity Pride Leadership, a renowned board leadership development program. Melanie’s commitment to creating meaningful change led her to serve on the board of directors for Upic Solutions, an information technology and business solutions nonprofit dedicated to supporting United Way. She is also a longtime mentor with New Directions Career Center E³ program and Per Scholas Tech Women of Color program.