Melanie Johnson

Melanie Johnson is an experienced professional in nonprofit management and external relations, currently serving as a Senior External Relations Officer and External Relations Director at Hiawatha Academies since June 2021. Prior to this role, Melanie held several positions at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC, including Regional Development Director and Regional Event Specialist, achieving significant fundraising milestones and event successes. Melanie's earlier experience includes roles as Community Relations Director at HOPE Christian Schools, Manager of School Support at Schools That Can Milwaukee, and various positions at Teach for America and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Melanie holds a Bachelor of Science in Community Leadership and Nonprofit Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.