Melanie joined the Foundation in 2015. She previously served as Community Investment Intern at Time Warner Cable, supporting the company’s Connect a Million Minds initiative which aimed to inspire young people to pursue activities and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. While in school, Melanie also interned at STAPLES Center Foundation, Venice Family Clinic, and CBS EcoMedia. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the USC Marshall School of Business and a master’s degree in public administration from the USC Price School.