Melissa Walden
About Melissa Walden
Melissa Walden serves as the Heroin Task Force Coordinator for Anne Arundel County, a position she has held since 2016. She has an extensive educational background, including multiple degrees from Syracuse University and experience as a criminal justice researcher at the Cato Institute.
Current Role as Heroin Task Force Coordinator
Melissa Walden has served as the Heroin Task Force Coordinator for Anne Arundel County since 2016. In this role, she focuses on addressing the challenges posed by heroin use and related substance abuse issues within the community. Her responsibilities include coordinating efforts among various stakeholders, implementing strategies to combat heroin addiction, and promoting public awareness regarding the opioid crisis.
Educational Background
Melissa Walden has an extensive educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from St. Cloud State University, where she studied from 2006 to 2012. She then pursued a Master of Arts at Syracuse University, completing her studies from 2012 to 2014. Following this, she obtained a Master of Science from Syracuse University, studying from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she briefly attended Université Paul Valéry - Montpellier III in 2009.
Previous Experience at Cato Institute
Before her current position, Melissa Walden worked at the Cato Institute as a Criminal Justice Researcher from 2015 to 2016. In this role, she contributed to research initiatives focused on criminal justice policies and their implications, enhancing her expertise in the field of criminal justice.
High School Education
Melissa Walden completed her high school education at Mackenzie High School, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. This foundational education set the stage for her subsequent academic and professional pursuits.