Melissa J Tallman

Melissa J Tallman is a committed professional currently serving as a Fundraising Americorps VISTA at The Sanneh Foundation since August 2024, after previously holding roles as a Dreamline Mentor and Day Camp Counselor at the same organization. Experience includes working as an Assistant Event Manager at OneCause, where skills in event-based donor tracking were honed. Additionally, Melissa has contributed as a Senate Intern for the Minnesota Senate and as an Investigative Reporter for the Hamline Oracle. Early work experience encompasses roles as a Field Technician at Landbridge Ecological, Store Clerk at Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-op, Writing Center Tutor at Minneapolis College, and Artist at Empty Jay Artworks, where significant public art projects were completed. Educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Criminalistics and Criminal Justice from Hamline University and an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Minneapolis College.