Melinda Warthman

Melinda Warthman has a diverse work experience. Melinda started their career at the University of Dayton, where they held various roles such as Director, Clery Compliance and Records Coordinator, Emergency Response Team Member, Website Content Manager and Social Media Manager for the Department of Public Safety, and Adjunct Professor. Melinda was responsible for developing the university's Clery Act compliance program, providing support to the Emergency Management Committee and Emergency Response Team, and teaching business law and ethics. Melinda was later promoted to Clery Compliance and Records Administrator and continued their focus on compliance and joined the university's Emergency Management Committee.

In 2023, Melinda founded BEST: Your Notarial Expert. Melinda also worked as an Associate at D. Stafford & Associates, LLC. Prior to that, they held roles at the University of Dayton School of Law as Director, Bar Support Services, Academic Legal Services Advisor, Acting Director of Bar Passage, and Adjunct Advisor to the Academic Support & Bar Support Programs. Melinda'sresponsibilities included curriculum development, assessing outcomes, providing support to law students, and overseeing bar support services.

Melinda also has experience as a Moderator and Blog Author at SpouseBUZZ, where they helped build an online support community for military spouses. Melinda started their career at the University of Dayton as the Director of Oral Communication Competencies, where they implemented a basic course module program and trained faculty.

Overall, Melinda Warthman's work experience spans various industries and roles, showcasing their expertise in compliance, education, support services, and community building.

Melinda Warthman has a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree from the University of Dayton, which they are currently pursuing since 2021. Melinda previously obtained a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from the University of Dayton School of Law in 2008. In 1997, they received a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Communication from the University of Dayton, and in 1994, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Communication from the same institution. Additionally, Melinda Warthman holds several certifications, including being a Notary Signing Agent from the National Notary Association (to be obtained in 2023) and a Remote Online Notary from the Ohio Secretary of State (obtained in 2023). Melinda has also completed a Social/Behavioral Research Course from the CITI Program in 2022 and various other certifications related to education and compliance throughout the years.