Melinda Garcia Metz

Melinda Garcia Metz has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in community relations, public affairs, and donor engagement. Currently serving in a donor engagement role at Otterbein University since July 2023, Melinda has previously worked as a Community Relations Coordinator at SourcePoint for Thrive After 55 from April 2016 to July 2023, and as a Senior Leadership Coordinator at HelpLine of Delaware/Morrow Counties from May 2014 to April 2016. Additional roles include Public Relations Manager at the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Director of Internal and External Correspondence at the Ohio Attorney General's Office, Policy Advisor and Public Information Officer, as well as Deputy Director and Public Affairs Manager for the City of Columbus, and Deputy Development Director for Coleman for Columbus. Melinda also held the position of Assistant Director of Development for Cordray for Ohio. Melinda earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences from The Ohio State University.