Melisandra Leonardos

Melisandra Leonardos is an experienced professional in education and policy with a diverse background in various roles. Currently serving as an Affirmative Action Officer at the University of California Office of the President since January 2022, Leonardos has previously held positions including Virtual English Language Fellow at the U.S. Department of State and Project/Policy Analyst at the University of California. With a strong foundation in teaching, demonstrated as a TESOL Instructor and University Educator through the Peace Corps, Leonardos has significant expertise in organizational development, project management, and policy analysis, notably contributing to initiatives in both domestic and international settings. Educational qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from California State University - East Bay, a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from Humboldt State University, and a Master’s Degree in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language from the School for International Training.