Mel Gilcrest

Mel Gilcrest has a diverse range of work experience. Starting in 2015, they worked as an Assistant Librarian at Ella Strong Denison Library, where they assisted patrons with rare books and archival materials. Additionally, they served as a Design Editor and later Editor-in-Chief at The Scripps Voice, where they managed a team of editors and writers to produce news content with a focus on intersectional justice and advocacy journalism.

In 2018, Mel began working at Tri City Mental Health Services as a Peer Mentor, providing confidential mentoring to individuals in the Tri-City area. They also delivered presentations on transgender mental health care needs to Tri-City employees and volunteers. During the same year, they joined Trans Lifeline as a Peer Support Hotline Operator, completing a comprehensive training program to provide crisis support to transgender individuals.

Most recently, Mel joined Larkin Street Youth Services in 2019 as an Engagement Counselor. Specific details about this role are not provided.

Mel Gilcrest attended Scripps College from 2015 to 2019, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature, General. In February 2019, Mel also obtained a certification in Research Ethics Training Curriculum from FHI 360.