Meli Holdipp

Meli Holdipp is a skilled professional with a diverse background in education and the arts. Currently serving as an Activity Specialist at Manhattan Youth, Meli guides students in grades 6-8 in visual art activities and teaches graphic design classes. Previous experience includes a role as a Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher at Success Academy Charter Schools, focusing on preparation for state assessments. Meli has also worked as a Teaching Artist at St. Nicks Alliance, where expertise in cartooning, film, photography, and illustration was applied to enhance the curriculum. Additional roles encompass group leadership at the School Settlement Association, media coordination at The Animation Project, and various creative positions in digital content and videography. Meli holds Bachelor's degrees in Communication and Media Studies and Film from Brooklyn College, as well as a high school diploma in Cartooning from Art and Design High School.