Mel Martin

Mel Martin is currently the Coalition Manager for Michigan at Right to Start, where they design strategic plans to engage entrepreneurs and strengthen the local ecosystem. Previously, Mel served as a Research Associate at Harvard Business School, co-authoring multiple bestselling case studies on digital innovation and impact investing. With a background in community outreach and public policy, Mel has contributed to various initiatives, including projects focused on diversity and equity. They are also a Regional Board Member for buildOn and are pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at Michigan State University.