Melanie Brandt

Melanie Brandt, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and leadership roles. Melanie is currently serving as the Executive Director and CEO at the Geological Society of America since October 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Atlanta and South Region at ACG Global - Association for Corporate Growth from March 2021 to November 2022.

Before their role at ACG Global, Melanie held the position of President/CEO at ACG Atlanta from June 2017 to November 2022. Melanie also served as the Executive Director at ACG Atlanta from June 2013 to June 2017. Prior to that, they were the Chief Operating Officer at the Technology Association of Georgia from December 2009 to May 2013.

Melanie's earlier work experience includes roles such as Economic Developer at Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce from February 2008 to December 2009, Director of Community and Information Resources at Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) in 2006-2007, Manager of New Business and Market Development at FiberLight, LLC from 2004 to 2006, Wholesale Account Manager at ICG from 2003 to 2004, National Account Manager at InterCall from 2001 to 2003, and Sales Representative at Konica Minolta from 1998 to 2000.

Overall, Melanie Brandt's work experience showcases their strong leadership skills and ability to adapt to various industries.

Melanie Brandt, MBA, completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business from 2006 to 2009. Prior to that, they earned their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from the University of Colorado Boulder, where they studied from 1991 to 1997. Melanie also attended Evanston Township High School from 1988 to 1991.