Experience

Development Guild DDI

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • May 2021 - Present

  As a consultant at Development Guild, Mel draws upon her experience in recruitment and consulting, and her passion for mission-driven organizations, to help clients find exceptional candidates and plan strategically for organizational transitions. Her client projects have included: American Birding Association, American College of Financial Services, Cambridge Health Alliance, Children's Services of Roxbury, The Council of Chief State School Officers, Cradles to Crayons, Democracy House, The Fenn School, Friends of the High Line, The Garrison Institute, Handel + Haydn Society, The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, New England Forestry Foundation, Noble & Greenough School, Open Medicine Foundation, Rosie’s Place, Studio in a School, The Trustees, Wellesley College, and more. Mel also serves at co-chair of the DEI Task Force at Development Guild, supporting firm-wide efforts to continually improve diversity, equity, and inclusion practices internally and in work with our clients. Show less



Italian Home for Children

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• HR/Recruitment Specialist

  • Aug 2019 - May 2021

• Recruitment Manager, Human Rights Officer

  • Mar 2018 - Aug 2019

• Therapeutic Mentor, Therapeutic Training and Support

  • Jul 2017 - Mar 2018



Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Health Specialist

  • Feb 2015 - May 2017

  - Residing and working in a town of about 1,000 people, was tasked with various community health based projects and developments, all conducted in Spanish and/or Guarani languages. - Worked with diverse stakeholders to form government recognized groups, form project plans, raise funds, write grant proposals, and execute projects. One of the most notable projects is the construction of 27 brick cook stoves along with the planting of over 1,000 trees for future firewood. - Taught in the elementary and high schools, covering topics such as self esteem and leadership, English, sexual health, gender equality, nutrition, gardening, and exercise. One of the initiatives with the largest scope included the organization and execution of a formal course for the International Gender Equality Initiative, 'HeForShe,' which is sponsored by The Peace Corps and The United Nations of Women, with 100 participating students in the local high school. Show less



Elon University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Resident Assistant

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Acted as a mentor, supervisor, and community leader for sixty first-year students at Elon University

• Admissions Assistant and Student Trainer

  • Oct 2010 - May 2014