Melody Westen

Melody joined Back on My Feet in May 2019, serving as Regional VP of Development for the East Coast. She quickly transitioned to Senior VP of Development at the end of 2020. Now, Melody leads the development and marketing strategy for Back on My Feet. Her priorities include creating sustainable development infrastructure, diversifying funding opportunities, and aligning messaging across the organization. Melody has over 18 years of experience working in the non-profit sector. Before coming to Back on My Feet, she worked at an international NGO, overseeing the strategic development of targeted donor groups. Prior to that, she managed corporate relations and events for a medical research non-profit benefitting the hearing and balance sciences.