Melissa Ford

Melissa Ford currently serves as the Chief Advancement Officer and Associate Vice President for Advancement at Park University since August 2023. Previously, Melissa held the position of Director of Philanthropic Giving at UMKC School of Science and Engineering from August 2021 to August 2023 and served as the Director of Development for both the Women's Foundation and Musical Theater Heritage. In earlier roles, Melissa was the Director of Major Gifts at Kansas City Ballet and the Major Gifts Officer and Donor Relations Manager at Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri. Additionally, Melissa managed successful political campaigns as a Campaign Manager and Fundraiser for a Missouri State Legislator and served as the Executive Director of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Greater Kansas City Chapter. Melissa holds a BFA in Dance Performance from Oklahoma City University.