Monica McMellon-Ajayi

Monica McMellon-Ajayi, MS, SHRM-SCP, serves as the Director of HR, Diversity & Inclusion at Columbia Association since February 2019, contributing to strategic planning and enhancing the organization's human resources function with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and business operations. Prior experience includes serving as Principal Consultant at Mid-Atlantic HR Advisory Services, Director of Human Resources at Edifice Solutions, and HR Business Partner at Tribune Online Content. Monica's extensive background in human resources also encompasses roles at the American Nurses Association, The McClatchy Company, and Cigna-HealthSpring, where leadership in talent development, employee relations, and strategic alignment with organizational goals was demonstrated. Monica holds a Master's degree in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Rowan University.