Melanie Mijares

Melanie Mijares is an experienced program associate at Alliance Healthcare Foundation since March 2023, with a strong background in community outreach and volunteer management. Prior roles include serving as Volunteer & Outreach Manager at Reality Changers, Bilingual Community Outreach Coordinator at San Diego Pride, and Hermanitas Program Coordinator at MANA de San Diego. Melanie's experience also encompasses positions at San Diego State University, including EOP Transfer Bridge Program Coordinator and EOP Public Information Assistant, as well as mentorship roles. Earlier in the career, Melanie worked as a Customer Service Specialist at JC Penney. Melanie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from San Diego State University and two Associate of Arts degrees in History and Sociology from San Diego City College.