Melissa Johns
Executive Director of Advancement at West Valley - Mission Community College District- Claim this Profile
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Ariel Spector
I cannot say enough positive things about Melissa. Melissa hired me as Breakthrough's first Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and then as their first Director of Programs, and I reported directly to her in my time at Breakthrough. In both of my roles at Breakthrough, I knew that Melissa was simultaneously invested in the growth and development of our organization and in my own professional development. As a manager, she provided me with the necessary guidance I needed to fulfill our mission and make the gains we needed, while also giving me the independence and freedom to have ownership and creativity over my work. She is a truly visionary and inspirational leader, as evidenced by her commitment to excellence in everything she does. What sets Melissa apart is her equal investment in and attention to all of her organization's stakeholders, from our seventh grade students and families to our board members and major donors. She is relentless in all that she does as a non-profit leader.
Tania Wilcox
Melissa is highly skilled at developing and managing partnerships with funders, school administrators (superintendents, principals and teachers), and corporate and non-profit executives. Her professional demeanor and warm personality helps her foster productive relationships with all partners.
Ariel Spector
I cannot say enough positive things about Melissa. Melissa hired me as Breakthrough's first Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and then as their first Director of Programs, and I reported directly to her in my time at Breakthrough. In both of my roles at Breakthrough, I knew that Melissa was simultaneously invested in the growth and development of our organization and in my own professional development. As a manager, she provided me with the necessary guidance I needed to fulfill our mission and make the gains we needed, while also giving me the independence and freedom to have ownership and creativity over my work. She is a truly visionary and inspirational leader, as evidenced by her commitment to excellence in everything she does. What sets Melissa apart is her equal investment in and attention to all of her organization's stakeholders, from our seventh grade students and families to our board members and major donors. She is relentless in all that she does as a non-profit leader.
Tania Wilcox
Melissa is highly skilled at developing and managing partnerships with funders, school administrators (superintendents, principals and teachers), and corporate and non-profit executives. Her professional demeanor and warm personality helps her foster productive relationships with all partners.
Ariel Spector
I cannot say enough positive things about Melissa. Melissa hired me as Breakthrough's first Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and then as their first Director of Programs, and I reported directly to her in my time at Breakthrough. In both of my roles at Breakthrough, I knew that Melissa was simultaneously invested in the growth and development of our organization and in my own professional development. As a manager, she provided me with the necessary guidance I needed to fulfill our mission and make the gains we needed, while also giving me the independence and freedom to have ownership and creativity over my work. She is a truly visionary and inspirational leader, as evidenced by her commitment to excellence in everything she does. What sets Melissa apart is her equal investment in and attention to all of her organization's stakeholders, from our seventh grade students and families to our board members and major donors. She is relentless in all that she does as a non-profit leader.
Tania Wilcox
Melissa is highly skilled at developing and managing partnerships with funders, school administrators (superintendents, principals and teachers), and corporate and non-profit executives. Her professional demeanor and warm personality helps her foster productive relationships with all partners.
Ariel Spector
I cannot say enough positive things about Melissa. Melissa hired me as Breakthrough's first Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and then as their first Director of Programs, and I reported directly to her in my time at Breakthrough. In both of my roles at Breakthrough, I knew that Melissa was simultaneously invested in the growth and development of our organization and in my own professional development. As a manager, she provided me with the necessary guidance I needed to fulfill our mission and make the gains we needed, while also giving me the independence and freedom to have ownership and creativity over my work. She is a truly visionary and inspirational leader, as evidenced by her commitment to excellence in everything she does. What sets Melissa apart is her equal investment in and attention to all of her organization's stakeholders, from our seventh grade students and families to our board members and major donors. She is relentless in all that she does as a non-profit leader.
Tania Wilcox
Melissa is highly skilled at developing and managing partnerships with funders, school administrators (superintendents, principals and teachers), and corporate and non-profit executives. Her professional demeanor and warm personality helps her foster productive relationships with all partners.
Experience
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West Valley - Mission Community College District
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director of Advancement
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Jan 2021 - Present
Leading the Advancement Department and Charitable Foundation supporting West Valley and Mission Community Colleges. The West Valley-Mission Community College District is committed to achieving student success through innovative and effective lifelong education and career opportunities. www.wvm.edu Leading the Advancement Department and Charitable Foundation supporting West Valley and Mission Community Colleges. The West Valley-Mission Community College District is committed to achieving student success through innovative and effective lifelong education and career opportunities. www.wvm.edu
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PIVOTAL
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Vice President
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Mar 2017 - Jan 2021
Pivotal's mission is to provide educational support and career guidance to young people in and from foster care. Through a combination of effective direct service work and local advocacy, Pivotal dramatically improves the outcomes of foster youth in Silicon Valley. Pivotal's mission is to provide educational support and career guidance to young people in and from foster care. Through a combination of effective direct service work and local advocacy, Pivotal dramatically improves the outcomes of foster youth in Silicon Valley.
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Breakthrough Silicon Valley
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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May 2012 - Jan 2017
Breakthrough Silicon Valley (BSV)—a member of the national service organization Breakthrough Collaborative—is a successful college access and teacher training program. BSV offers six years of academic enrichment and college preparation to middle school and high school students with high potential but limited opportunities. Simultaneously, BSV recruits, trains, and inspires a diverse cohort of talented, high-achieving high school and college students to become the next generation of teachers. Using a Students Teaching Students model, BSV provides engaging, tuition-free academic programming during the summer and after school. Our students gain the skills and motivation to succeed in rigorous high school courses and, ultimately, in college. Meanwhile, our teachers gain hands-on experience, research-based training, and coaching from professional educators.
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The Girls' Middle School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Development
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Oct 2007 - Apr 2012
I managed a comprehensive fund development program to support annual operations and a robust scholarship program. I managed a comprehensive fund development program to support annual operations and a robust scholarship program.
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Eastside College Preparatory School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Director of Development
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Aug 2003 - Oct 2007
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Education
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
BS
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