Melanie Jordan
About Melanie Jordan
Melanie Jordan is a Training Associate at the Institute for Community Inclusion, UMass Boston, where she has worked since 1996. She specializes in developing distance education programs and has a background in Children's Psychiatric Aide and Elementary Education.
Work at UMass Boston
Melanie Jordan has served as a Training Associate at the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) at UMass Boston since 1996. In this role, she develops and builds distance education programs utilizing platforms such as Moodle, Blackboard, and Adobe Connect. Her responsibilities include facilitating project activities, supervising ICI staff, tracking data, and coordinating advisory committees. Jordan also leads work group initiatives, demonstrating her commitment to the organization's mission.
Previous Experience at ICI
Before her current position, Melanie Jordan worked as an Employment Specialist at the Institute for Community Inclusion from 1994 to 1996. In this role, she contributed to the organization's efforts in supporting community inclusion and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. This two-year experience laid the foundation for her long-term career at ICI.
Education and Expertise
Melanie Jordan holds an Associate's degree in Children's Psychiatric Aide from Fisher Jr. College. She furthered her education at Lesley University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Elementary Education from 1980 to 1982. Her educational background supports her expertise in training and program development within the field of community inclusion.
Training and Workshops
In her role as Training Associate, Melanie Jordan designs and presents trainings, workshops, and seminars at both local and national conferences. Her work focuses on enhancing the skills and knowledge of participants in the field of community inclusion and education. This aspect of her role highlights her commitment to professional development and knowledge sharing.
Committee Participation
Melanie Jordan actively participates in several committees, including Program Administration, Emergency Evacuation, and Hiring Committees. Her long-term involvement in these committees reflects her organizational commitment and her dedication to improving processes and outcomes within the Institute for Community Inclusion.