Melissa L. Boydston Ed.d

Melissa L. Boydston, Ed.D has extensive work experience in various educational and community development roles. Melissa L. is currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Community Development and Engagement at Valley of the Sun United Way since May 2022. Prior to this, they held the position of Vice President of Community Impact - Education at the same organization from November 2018 to May 2022.

Before joining Valley of the Sun United Way, Melissa worked at Northern Arizona University as the Educational Outreach and Partnership from July 2016 to November 2018. Melissa L. also gained experience at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix, focusing on Accreditation in 2015-2016.

Earlier in their career, Melissa served as the Corporate Director of Admissions at Avalon School of Cosmetology from August 2011 to 2015. Melissa L. was also the Director of Admissions at Everest College from July 2003 to July 2007, and the Regional Director of Admissions at DeVry University from July 1999 to June 2003.

Melissa L. Boydston, Ed.D has a solid educational background in the field of Education. Melissa L. obtained their Doctor of Education (EdD) degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University in 2021. Prior to this, they completed a Master of Education (MEd) degree in Community College and Higher Education from the same university. Melissa's commitment to education began with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Communication from Arizona State University. The exact dates for their undergraduate and master's degrees are not stated, but it can be inferred that they earned these degrees before pursuing their EdD.