Melanie Ruelas

Melanie Lee is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in financial wellness, leadership, and community engagement. As the Founder of Hustle Happiness, Melanie hosts a podcast that explores the balance between hard work and joy, sharing valuable insights and strategies. In addition to this role, Melanie serves as a Loaned Executive for United Way of Dane County and has over two decades of experience at Summit Credit Union, focusing on integrating financial education into the workplace. Melanie is also a Co-Founder of LinkedIn Local Madison, fostering personal connections among professionals, and previously held the position of Team Director at Miche Bag, where leadership and mentorship were key. Melanie's educational background includes degrees in Supervisory Management and Fire Services Administration from Madison Area Technical College and Herzing University.