Driven by her passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, a passion that spreads to every realm of her life. In her own words, “DEI isn't what I do, but more who I am.” As a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant and Strategic Advisor she strives to create opportunities for all and support her clients develop creative solutions that result in impactful change. Melanie specializes in managing DEI strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Business Resource Group Planning & Development, Facilitation, Program Management & subject matter expertise on BIPOC recruitment. She was formerly the Manager of Strategic Partnerships and Sr. DEI Consultant at The Kaleidoscope Group, a full-service Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consulting firm based out of Chicago where she currently serves as a contract DEI consultant alongside her independent work. Some of her former clients include Major League Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, Groupon, Federal Reserve Bank System, Mailchimp, and more. In between leading the world of DEI in Corporate America, Melanie also leads DEI efforts in the context of her faith-based community at People Church Chicago where she launched PIXELS, a social impact consulting organization that supports faith-based organizations and churches address issues of racial reconciliation, inclusion and equitable community development. Many pixels, one Picture is the vision. Through Pixels, Melanie has had the ability to develop, build and implement strategies & education specifically developed with a biblical foundation. She has received several awards including the Power of The Future Award by The Forum on Workplace Inclusion, Diversity MBA’s 50 under 50, Chicago’s 40 Latinos Under 40, and named one of the top twelve leaders in the U.S. as “Coors Light Lider” of 2020.