Melanie Uken

Melanie Uken currently serves as the Executive Director of Career Planning and Development at Kennesaw State University, a role assumed in July 2025 after being recruited as a Human Resources Business Partner. Prior to this position, Uken worked as a Human Resources Business Consultant at Vitalyon LLC, collaborating directly with the CEO to shape a new business model. Uken also held several roles at The Home Depot from 1998 to 2010, culminating in the position of Director of Talent Management, where responsibilities included managing leadership development and performance management for the Southern Division. Earlier experience includes a Human Resources Generalist role at Six Flags, contributing to HR administration and employee relations. Uken holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Georgia State University and is pursuing a Master of Public Administration at Kennesaw State University.