Melanie King

Melanie King has a diverse and extensive work experience. Melanie currently holds the position of VP, Chief Development Officer at Tennessee Aquarium since March 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Development and Senior Development Officer at Tennessee Aquarium from June 2018 to June 2017. Earlier in their career, they worked as the Vice President of Business Development and Director of Leadership Giving at Georgia Tech Alumni Association from July 2016 to June 2017 and November 2005 to June 2016 respectively. Melanie also held roles such as Regional Director of Development at National Wildlife Federation, Director of Development at Georgia Conservancy, Sales Associate at Carole Parks Catering, Corporate Support Manager - Office of Development at Atlanta History Center, and Associate at Crouse Investments/John E. Galvin Charitable Trust. Melanie began their career as an Academic Counselor at Tulane University.

Melanie King attended Stony Brook University from 1983 to 1986, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature.