Melanie Gin
About Melanie Gin
Melanie Gin serves as the Associate Director of Safety Net Solutions at Code for America, where she focuses on driving economic mobility and racial equity for marginalized communities. With a background in software engineering and social enterprise, she has contributed to various initiatives, including founding a tech education program in Palestine and enhancing user experiences at Etsy.
Current Role at Code for America
Melanie Gin serves as the Associate Director of Safety Net Solutions at Code for America, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she partners with government entities to promote economic mobility and enhance racial equity outcomes for marginalized communities. Her work focuses on developing solutions that address the needs of vulnerable populations.
Previous Experience at Code for America
Prior to her current role, Melanie held multiple positions at Code for America. She was a Senior Program Manager from 2021 to 2022 and worked as a Solutions Engineering Manager in 2023. Her contributions during these roles included driving initiatives aimed at improving social services and technology integration for community benefit.
Professional Background in Technology
Melanie has a diverse background in technology and consulting. She worked at Etsy as a Software Engineer from 2015 to 2018, where she contributed to internationalizing the search experience, impacting 50 million users across 80 countries. She also held positions at Deloitte Consulting as a Business Analyst and at Elm Forest Consulting as a Technical Lead and Senior Software Engineer.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Melanie founded Storystrings, serving as CEO from 2011 to 2013, and established the Makeen Initiative in Palestine, where she was the Founder and Engineering Manager from 2019 to 2021. Both ventures focused on providing technology education and consulting services, with the Makeen Initiative receiving funding from the U.S. State Department.
Education and Training
Melanie holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from UCLA. She also completed a Software Engineering program at Hack Reactor, where she gained practical skills in software development. Her educational background supports her expertise in both technology and social impact.