Melinda Schon Beyer
About Melinda Schon Beyer
Melinda Schon Beyer is a Federal Program Manager with a diverse background in military and engineering roles. She holds multiple advanced degrees and has worked for various branches of the U.S. military and private sector organizations.
Current Role at ForAllSecure
Melinda Schon Beyer serves as the Federal Program Manager at ForAllSecure, Inc. since 2017. In this role, she is responsible for managing federal programs and initiatives, contributing to the company's mission in the cybersecurity sector. Her position is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she utilizes her extensive background in program management and engineering to drive project success.
Previous Experience in the Military
Melinda has a notable history of service with the United States Marine Corps. She held the position of Captain and Officer in Charge of the Awards Branch from 2002 to 2008 in Washington, D.C. Additionally, she served as a Lieutenant and Adjutant from 2002 to 2006. Her military experience provided her with leadership skills and a strong foundation in program management.
Education and Academic Background
Melinda earned her Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Northwestern University from 1998 to 2002. She continued her education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she achieved a Master of Library & Information Studies and a Master of Science in Information Science from 2009 to 2011. She also studied Engineering at the University of Virginia, completing her Master's degree from 2013 to 2014.
Experience in Federal Programs
Prior to her current role, Melinda worked as an Acquisition Program Manager for the United States Air Force from 2016 to 2017 in Texas. She also served as a Presidential Management Fellow at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport from 2012 to 2014. These positions enhanced her expertise in federal program management and acquisition processes.