OPERA SAN JOSE INCORPORATED
Mel Shuen-Mallory is an experienced educator and arts professional currently serving as a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Newark Unified School District and a Board Trustee for New Haven Unified School District since December 2020. Mel has performed as a soprano and mezzo-soprano in the professional opera chorus for Opera San José since 2008. With a strong background in legal administration, Mel has held several positions, including Legal Administrative Assistant for Albertsons Companies and Legal Assistant/HR Administrator at BAS Research. Additionally, Mel co-owned First Street Opera, where responsibilities included production and fundraising. Mel's commitment to public service is further exemplified through tenure as a Human Relations Commissioner for the City of Union City. Educational accomplishments include a BA in Music from San Jose State University and a Certificate in Legal Assistant/Paralegal from California State University - East Bay.