Melanie Gill

Melanie Gill, MPA, currently serves as the Manager of Basic Needs at United Way for Southeastern Michigan, with a progressive career that began in 2005. At United Way, Melanie has held multiple roles, including Communications and Compliance Coordinator, Social Innovation Fund Manager, SIF Specialist, and Quality Improvement Specialist since January 2018. Prior experience includes a Nonprofit Administration Internship at the Animals & Society Institute and educational positions such as an Infant/Toddler Teacher at Gretchen's House, and Lead Teacher at both Rosey's Child Care and Learning Center and Kidtopia, Inc. Melanie's earlier roles included a Supervisor position at Michigan State University and a 4-H Project Intern at Michigan State University Extension. Melanie earned a Master of Public Administration focused on Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from Eastern Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science in Family and Community Services from Michigan State University.