Heather K. Melton

Heather K. Melton serves as the Grants Manager at the Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees since June 2023. With a strong background in veteran support services, Heather has held multiple roles at Easter Seals Greater Houston, including Veterans Financial Program Coordinator and Outreach Specialist since April 2021. Previous experience includes positions at THE GULF COAST CENTER, where Heather coordinated peer services and trained individuals in mental health first aid, and various instructive roles related to mental health and suicide prevention. Additionally, Heather possesses military experience as a Petty Officer Third Class in the U.S. Coast Guard. Heather holds a Master of Public Administration from Texas Tech University and has a background in Health and Behavioral Science from the University of Houston-Downtown and Pre-Nursing Studies from Lone Star College.