Melinda Richards

Melinda Richards is an experienced project manager and compliance officer with a robust background in international development and regulatory oversight. Currently serving as a Project Manager at Simplifile since June 2018, Melinda also works part-time as a Compliance Officer and Program Support Analyst for Value Recovery Holding, LLC, where responsibilities include assessing compliance with federal labor regulations and managing financial transactions. Melinda previously held the position of Program Director at Firefly, Inc., successfully managing a USAID grant that garnered recognition for community development in Russia. Earlier career roles at the Davis Center for Russian Studies at Harvard University involved managing fellowship competitions and contributing to grant management and research initiatives. Academic credentials include a Master of Public Affairs from Indiana University Bloomington, a Master of Arts in Russian Studies from Middlebury College, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Russian from Brigham Young University.