Melina Garda

Melina Garda is a seasoned talent acquisition professional with extensive experience in various sectors, including technology, renewables, and public service. Currently serving as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Fundraise Up since September 2025, Melina focuses on building talent acquisition operations and collaborating with Go to Market teams. Concurrently, Melina recruits skilled volunteers for Work on Climate and works as a Talent Consultant for ETHOS - Talent & Advisory, offering expertise in executive search and growth strategy. Previous roles include Associate Director of Talent Acquisition at Collage Group and CB Insights, as well as Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Guidepoint, where Melina significantly expanded recruitment functions. Melina holds an MBA in Organizational Development from Pepperdine University and a BA in History from Reed College.