exalt
Melinda Cosme has extensive experience in education and management roles, currently serving as an Education Advocate and Lead Teacher/Group Facilitator at exalt since August 2022. Prior experience includes positions at StepStone Hospitality as Accounts Payable/Front Desk (January 2019 - August 2020) and Osceola County School District as a Middle School Art Teacher (August 2017 - January 2020). At the Education Foundation of Osceola County (November 2013 - June 2017), Melinda managed the Prodigy Cultural Arts Program, overseeing staff and operations, and previously provided executive support as Assistant to the Executive Director. Additional roles include Reader/Evaluator for Pearson, Youth Development Coordinator at Guilford County Schools, and various positions focusing on compliance and testing coordination. Melinda holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Services Management from the University of Phoenix.
exalt
exalt* is premised on demonstrated success showing that substantive, supported internships can be powerful catalysts and incentives for youth to pursue their education and employment goals. Our mission is to transform the lives of youth along the spectrum of criminal justice involvement by equipping them with the skills and experience necessary to become self-sufficient, self-fulfilled, productive members of society. exalt fulfills this mission by providing a cohesive program with four components: employability and life skills training; paid internships in youths' fields of interest; post-internship skill development and support services; and an alumni network that provides ongoing access to education and career development support and resources.