Melanie M.
About Melanie M.
Melanie M. serves as the AVP of DEI, Culture and Strategic Communications at EmblemHealth, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in diversity and inclusion roles across various organizations, including Cox Automotive Inc. and Gypsum Management and Supply.
Current Role at EmblemHealth
Melanie M. serves as the Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Culture, and Strategic Communications at EmblemHealth. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization's commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture. Her role involves developing and implementing strategic initiatives that promote diversity and enhance communication within the organization. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, she plays a key role in shaping the company's DEI strategies.
Previous Experience at Cox Automotive Inc.
Prior to her current role, Melanie M. worked at Cox Automotive Inc. as the Director of Global Diversity and Inclusion from 2018 to 2020. In this position, she was responsible for leading diversity initiatives across the organization. She also served as the Global Supplier Diversity Leader from 2015 to 2017, where she focused on enhancing supplier diversity programs. Her tenure at Cox Automotive Inc. spanned a total of four years.
Experience at Gypsum Management and Supply
Melanie M. was the Head of Inclusion and Diversity at Gypsum Management and Supply from 2020 to 2022. In this role, she developed and executed strategies to promote diversity and inclusion within the company. Her leadership in this position contributed to creating a more inclusive work environment during her two-year tenure.
Educational Background
Melanie M. holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with a focus on Public Relations Management from Clark Atlanta University. Additionally, she earned an Advertising and Sales Certificate from Howard University. Her educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in communications and diversity initiatives.
Career History and Other Roles
Before her current position, Melanie M. held various roles that contributed to her expertise in diversity and inclusion. She worked at Cox Enterprises in Corporate Responsibility & Public Affairs, focusing on Diversity and Inclusion Partnerships and Communications from 2011 to 2015. She also served as a Diversity and Inclusion Leader at Cox Communications from 2017 to 2018 and worked as an Account Executive at Comcast Spotlight in 2011.