Georgianna Meléndez, Ph.D.
About Georgianna Meléndez, Ph.D.
Georgianna Meléndez, Ph.D., serves as the Assistant Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts Boston and is an Adjunct Lecturer at the Bertolon School of Business at Salem State University. With a strong academic background and extensive experience in leadership roles, she actively contributes to various organizations focused on social change and community development.
Current Role at UMass Boston
Georgianna Meléndez serves as the Assistant Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She has held this position since 2013, contributing to the university's commitment to fostering an inclusive environment. In her role, she focuses on developing strategies and initiatives that promote diversity and equity within the campus community.
Teaching Experience at Salem State University
Since 2018, Georgianna Meléndez has been an Adjunct Lecturer at the Bertolon School of Business at Salem State University. Over the past six years, she has engaged with students in various subjects, leveraging her extensive background in business administration and cultural studies to enrich the learning experience.
Educational Background
Georgianna Meléndez has a diverse educational background. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Literature with a minor in Cultural Studies from Bentley University from 1990 to 1994. She also holds a Master of Public Administration from UMass Boston, which she completed between 2010 and 2012. Additionally, she achieved her PhD in Business Administration with a focus on Organizations and Social Change from UMass Boston from 2013 to 2019.
Professional Affiliations and Certifications
Georgianna Meléndez is an active member of the NAACP since 2011 and has served on the Board of Trustees for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston since 2021. She has also been involved with ALPFA, Inc. for a decade. Her professional development includes certifications such as Title IX Coordinator Certification from ATIXA and Certified Affirmative Action Professional - Level I from the American Association for Affirmative Action.
Community Engagement and Workshops
Georgianna Meléndez has participated in various community engagement initiatives, including studying prevention practices for ending violence against women. She has completed workshops like 'Bringing In the Bystander,' which focuses on establishing a community of responsibility. Her involvement in these programs reflects her commitment to social change and community well-being.