Mel Goodfriend

Mel Goodfriend, MPA, is an experienced professional in nonprofit management and esports operations, currently serving as the Associate Esports Manager for Pokémon GO at The Pokémon Company International since March 2023. Prior experience includes roles such as Development Data Coordinator at Pittsburgh CLO, where responsibilities involved managing donor records and coordinating with finance for accurate donation tracking. Mel also served as Head Event Manager at Mazer Gaming, overseeing tournament operations and sponsor relations. Other notable positions include Communications & Development Associate at Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Pittsburgh and Development Assistant at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Mel holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Pace University.