Ann Melinger

Ann Melinger has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and companies. Ann is currently the CEO and Owner of Brilliant Ink, an agency focused on designing employee experiences. In this role, they utilize a research-driven approach to create experiences that inspire and transform the way people connect to their work. Before this, Ann held the position of Vice President at Brilliant Ink as well. Ann has also worked as a Senior Communications Strategist at the company.

In addition to their time at Brilliant Ink, Ann has had involvement with other organizations. Ann is a Member of Chief, a private network aimed at driving more women into positions of power and supporting their leadership journeys. Ann is also a Member of Page Society, which is the leading professional association for senior public relations and corporate communications professionals and educators.

Prior to their current roles, Ann had their own consultancy called Ann Melinger Communications LLC where they served as a Communications Consultant. Ann also worked as a Vice President at insidedge, an internal communications consultancy, where they led relationships with notable clients such as The Dow Chemical Company and Bristol-Myers Squibb.

Earlier in their career, Ann held the position of Account Supervisor at Fleishman-Hillard, where they worked on various corporate and crisis communications projects for clients, including The Public Home Builders Council of America, Dartmouth College, The Principal Financial Group, and Ernst & Young. Ann also served as an Associate at GCI BoxenbaumGrates, specializing in employee communications and change management, where they led the agency's relationships with Dell Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company.

Ann started their career as an intern at Hill & Knowlton.

Ann Melinger attended Syracuse University from 1996 to 2000, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations and Public Affairs.