Melissa Mink
About Melissa Mink
Melissa Mink is a Project Coordinator at Great Minds, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in education and event coordination, with previous roles at Montgomery County Public Schools and Merriweather Post Pavilion, among others.
Current Role at Great Minds
Melissa Mink currently serves as a Project Coordinator at Great Minds, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she coordinates communication with external contract vendors to address programmatic needs and logistics. She establishes and documents project timelines, tasks, resource needs, communication plans, and stakeholders. Additionally, she acts as a liaison between teams within Great Minds to create comprehensive project management plans.
Previous Experience at Great Minds
Prior to her current position, Melissa Mink worked at Great Minds in various capacities. She served as a Program Assistant from 2018 to 2019 and as a Program Associate Specialist from 2019 to 2021. In these roles, she contributed to program development and implementation, gaining valuable experience in project management within the educational sector.
Educational Background
Melissa Mink studied at the University of Maryland College Park, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Teaching from 2011 to 2015. She also pursued a Minor in Human Development during her studies, further enhancing her understanding of educational principles and child development.
Teaching Experience
Melissa Mink has experience in the education sector as a Classroom Teacher at Montgomery County Public Schools from 2015 to 2018. In addition, she worked as a Teaching Assistant at Montgomery College from 2016 to 2017. These roles provided her with practical teaching experience and insight into educational methodologies.
Additional Work Experience
Before her roles in education, Melissa Mink held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as Event Staff at Merriweather Post Pavilion from 2009 to 2014 and as a Waitress at RJ Bentley's from 2012 to 2014. She also served as Vice President of External and Social Affairs for Sigma Delta Tau in 2013-2014 and as an Administrative Assistant at American Home Contractors Inc. from 2014 to 2015.