Melinda A.

Melinda A. has a diverse work experience in various educational institutions. Melinda is currently serving as the Executive Director for Network Engagement at Achieving the Dream since March 2023. Prior to this, they held the position of Adjunct Professor at Kansas State University, starting in January 2023. Melinda also served as the Executive Director for NACADA, The Global Community for Academic Advising from July 2021 to January 2023.

Before joining Kansas State University, Melinda was involved with NACADA. Melinda served on the Board of Directors from October 2019 to May 2021, where they played a critical role in the organization's strategic planning and resource allocation. Additionally, they were the Regional Division Representative from October 2017 to October 2019, contributing to policy development and program advancement.

Melinda has also held leadership positions at other institutions. Melinda served as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success (Interim) at Elizabeth City State University from August 2019 to May 2021. Prior to that, they were the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Director of the University College at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington from April 2017 to July 2019.

Melinda'scareer started at Virginia Commonwealth University, where they served as the Director of Pre-Health and Pre-Law Advising from May 2013 to July 2015. Before that, Melinda worked at the College of William and Mary, serving as the Associate Director from November 2011 to April 2013 and the Assistant Director of Academic Advising from February 2009 to November 2011.

Early in their career, Melinda worked as an Analyst at Land America from 2005 to 2007, where they were responsible for developing reports and managing the help desk.

Overall, Melinda A. has a strong background in academic advising, leadership, and strategic planning at various educational institutions.

Melinda A. has a diverse education history. Melinda obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications from Virginia Commonwealth University between 1995 and 1999. Following this, they pursued a Master of Education degree in Adult Education from the same institution, from 2000 to 2002. Melinda continued their education at The College of William and Mary, where they earned a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in Higher Education, completing their studies between 2007 and 2014.

In terms of additional certifications, Melinda obtained the Strong Interest Inventory certification from CPP in July 2014. Furthermore, they attended Harvard University's Management Development Program in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in 2017. Lastly, in 2018, Melinda participated in a program focused on Educational Leadership and Administration, General at Harvard University.