Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Melyssa Tsai is an experienced research manager currently employed at the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, where responsibilities include designing program evaluation projects, managing operations, performing data analysis, and writing technical reports. Melyssa previously served as a Research Health Science Specialist at the Department of Veterans Affairs, coordinating studies related to Veterans and their families. Academic contributions include work as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Michigan, participating in studies on influenza, Norovirus, and conducting epidemiological research. Melyssa holds a Master in Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Occidental College. Additional experience includes internships focused on environmental health, community leadership, and conducting various independent research projects.
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
MISSION We aim to be a global leader in helping you understand, strengthen, and advance philanthropy. VISION We envision a world shaped by smart, adaptive, and effective philanthropy that helps to create strong, inclusive communities. ABOUT Established in 1992, the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy is an academic center within the Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Johnson Center provides: • Competency-based professional development • Applied research and evaluation • Resources and tools to transform communities for the public good We are proud to spearhead many first-of-their-kind leadership roles and publications that benefit the field of philanthropy. These include the Frey Chair for Family Philanthropy and the W.K. Kellogg Community Philanthropy Chair, both of which support original research in the field. We also publish “The Foundation Review,” the first peer-reviewed journal of philanthropy, four times per year.