Maria Teresa Melendez

Maria Teresa Melendez, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, serves as the Human Resources Director for Wellington International since April 2023, overseeing HR operations for a prominent equestrian sporting venue and its various brands across the USA. With extensive experience in human resources management, Maria Teresa held previous roles such as Vice President and Human Resources Executive at New York Community Bank, where responsibilities included employee relations and leadership development. Other notable positions include Vice President of Human Resources at US Foodservice, Director of Human Resources at WCI Communities, Inc., and Senior Human Resources Consultant at NextEra Energy Resources. Maria Teresa's career also includes significant contributions at Office Depot, Ocwen Financial Corporation, Sensormatic, and The Breakers, highlighting a strong background in employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and organizational development. Maria Teresa holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Catholic University.