Melissa Chananie
About Melissa Chananie
Melissa Chananie is a Project Manager at Hagerty Consulting, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in English and History from King's College London and holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.
Work at Hagerty Consulting
Melissa Chananie has been employed at Hagerty Consulting as a Project Manager since 2021. In this role, she oversees various projects and initiatives, leveraging her extensive background in project management and community engagement. Her responsibilities include advising senior leadership on program strategy, budgeting, and community partnerships. Chananie's experience allows her to effectively manage resources and ensure the successful execution of projects.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Chananie holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, where she studied Strategy and the Social Impact Pathway from 2020 to 2022. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Lehigh University, studying from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she briefly studied English and History at King's College London in 2012. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in communication, strategic planning, and social impact.
Background in Nonprofit and Public Health
Prior to her current role, Melissa Chananie worked in various positions that focused on nonprofit management and public health. She served as the Advancement Coordinator and National Development Manager at Big Green from 2016 to 2021, where she oversaw a large-scale humanitarian and public health program on behalf of the State of California. Her experience also includes roles at AmeriCorps, where she worked as a Communications Specialist and Community Relations Specialist, focusing on child health and community engagement.
Achievements in Grant Management
In her previous roles, Melissa Chananie managed significant funding initiatives, including an $18 million in-kind grants program and an $800 million relief program for the State of California. She developed cross-functional granting committees and impact scoring metrics to allocate public resources effectively. Her work operationalized funding to support healthcare facilities and shelters during crises, demonstrating her capability in managing large-scale programs and fostering community partnerships.