Melissa Meade Email and Phone Number

Melissa Meade is a Dean of Humanities, Communication, and the Arts at South Puget Sound Community College. She possess expertise in research, editing, teaching, higher education, public speaking and 25 more skills. Colleagues describe her as "Melissa was such a refreshing pleasure to work with in her role as Dean of Humanities and Communications at South Puget Sound Community College. She is a collaborator, creative thinker, and supporter of study abroad and international education initiatives. We worked closely together to expand opportunities for both our students and faculty at SPSCC and Japanese students and faculty at Hagoromo University of International Studies. Her willingness to consider ideas brought forward by faculty and support those ideas by paving the way administratively are rare qualities in higher education leadership. Melissa actively participated in international education programs and genuinely celebrated the successes of the faculty she leads. I enjoyed working with Melissa and appreciated her student-centered, positive demeanor. She is a leader I aspire to model after." and "It has been a great pleasure working with Melissa as a co-chair of the Diversity Equity and Inclusion committee at SPSCC. Melissa is collaborative, strategic and fun. She possesses a rare combination of leadership skills that allow her to remain approachable yet decisive. She skillfully navigates politically hazardous terrains and remains authentic. Melissa is adaptable and a creative problem solver who is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. I would recommend her wholeheartedly to any organization."