Melissa Boughner

Melissa Boughner, MBA, is the President of the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan since January 2025. Prior to this role, Melissa served in various capacities at Muskegon Rescue Mission from October 2016 to January 2025, including Assistant Executive Director of Finance, Development Director, and Volunteer Coordinator. In these positions, responsibilities included supervising volunteer recruitment and management, coordinating with local organizations, and overseeing mission events. Previous experience includes an applied internship at Harvest Bible Chapel and a research internship at Services of Hope, focusing on counseling and program development. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Utah State University and a Master of Business Administration from Cairn University, with earlier studies in Pre-Med at Dominican University of California.