Melissa Andrews, Ed.D, Matd, Isd
About Melissa Andrews, Ed.D, Matd, Isd
Melissa Andrews, Ed.D., MATD, ISD, is a Training Manager and Instructional Designer at Maximus with extensive experience in education, training, and instructional design.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Andrews holds an extensive educational background with degrees in Higher Education and Community College Leadership from Northern Illinois University, where she attained her Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.). She also earned a Master of Arts in Training and Organizational Development (M.A.T.D.) from Roosevelt University, alongside a Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design. Melissa completed her undergraduate studies in Political Science (B.A.) and Elementary Education (B.S.) at Millikin University. Additionally, she achieved a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Online Pedagogy from the University of Illinois Springfield.
Current Role as Training Manager at Maximus
Melissa Andrews currently works at Maximus in the capacity of Training Manager for VES & WCAAPS Projects and also serves as an Instructional Designer. She has been in this role since 2023, where she leads the development of online and classroom diversity programs. Her responsibilities include designing training materials and managing instructional projects to enhance employee development and program effectiveness.
Professional Experience at University of Illinois Springfield
From 2020 to 2022, Melissa Andrews served as the Associate Director of Continuing & Professional Education (CAPE) and the Manager of ION eLearning Programs at the University of Illinois Springfield. In this role, she oversaw the development and implementation of professional education and eLearning programs, ensuring they met the educational needs of the community and contributing to both student and faculty development.
Role at Illinois Community College Board
Melissa Andrews worked as the Associate Director for Career & Technical Education (CTE) at the Illinois Community College Board from 2016 to 2020. During her four-year tenure, she managed grant programs and contributed significantly to career and technical education policies and practices in the Springfield, Illinois area, enhancing opportunities for technical students.
Professional Experience at Walmart
Between 2010 and 2015, Melissa Andrews served as a Project Manager, Field Trainer, and Regional Assistant at Walmart. One of her notable achievements at Walmart included developing and managing corporate diversity training videos and webinars, particularly focusing on women's leadership and mentoring. Her work in this role contributed to the enhancement of the organization's diversity and inclusion initiatives.