Melanie Wimmenauer

Melanie Wimmenauer, MNLP, is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in communication, marketing, and fundraising within non-profit organizations. Currently serving as the Vice President of Communications & Retail/Service Business at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., since May 2005, Melanie manages over 50 staff members and an annual budget of $24 million. Previous positions include Annual Fund and Grants Manager at Youth Eastside Services, where over $2 million in grants were secured, and Program and Grants Manager at Fred Hutch, where grant awards exceeded $5 million. With a Master's degree in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from Seattle University and a certification in Strategic Communications & Public Relations from the University of Washington, Melanie has demonstrated a strong commitment to development and community outreach throughout their career.