Dr. Melanie S. Tavares Dr. Melanie has a account Director, Nonprofit Support Program at Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Greater Boston Area 500+ connections Contact info Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Harvard University About An accomplished professional dedicated to the development of and investment in human and community capital. Over 27 years of experience advancing equity through advocacy, strategic management, organizational leadership, non-profit administration, program development and funding. Experience Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Director, Nonprofit Support Program Company NameHartford Foundation for Public Giving Dates EmployedJun 2019 – Present Employment Duration3 mos LocationHartford, Connecticut Area Hartford Foundation Names Melanie Tavares as New Director of the Nonprofit Support Program Hartford Foundation Names Melanie Tavares as New Director of the Nonprofit Support Program Big Picture Company, Education Reimagined Doctoral Resident, Strategic Initiatives Company NameBig Picture Company, Education Reimagined Dates EmployedJul 2018 – Present Employment Duration1 yr 2 mos Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Company NameGirl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Total Duration8 yrs 2 mos TitleChief Program Officer Dates EmployedMar 2014 – Jul 2016 Employment Duration2 yrs 5 mos TitleSenior Director of Programs Dates EmployedJun 2008 – Mar 2014 Employment Duration5 yrs 10 mos The Massachusetts Service Alliance Interim CEO/Director of Programs Company NameThe Massachusetts Service Alliance Dates EmployedMar 2006 – Jun 2008 Employment Duration2 yrs 4 mos MassHousing Community Services Analyst Company NameMassHousing Dates EmployedSep 2002 – Mar 2006 Employment Duration3 yrs 7 mos YouthBuild New Bedford Program Director Company NameYouthBuild New Bedford Dates EmployedJun 2000 – Sep 2002 Employment Duration2 yrs 4 mos LocationP.A.C.E, Inc. New Bedford, MA Child and Family Services of Greater New Bedford Coalition Coordinator, IMPACT Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Company NameChild and Family Services of Greater New Bedford Dates EmployedSep 1996 – Jun 2000 Employment Duration3 yrs 10 mos Locationimpact adolescent pregnancy prevention coalition, new bedford, ma Show fewer experiences Education Harvard University Harvard University Degree NameDoctor of Education Leadership Field Of StudyEducation Dates attended or expected graduation 2016 – 2019 Southern New Hampshire University Southern New Hampshire University Degree NameMaster's degree Field Of StudyCommunity Economic Development Dates attended or expected graduation 2002 – 2004 Lesley University Lesley University Degree NameBachelor's degree Field Of StudyCounseling Psychology Dates attended or expected graduation 1994 – 1996 Bristol Community College Bristol Community College Degree NameAssociate's degree Field Of StudyLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Dates attended or expected graduation 1991 – 1996 Johnson and Wales University Johnson and Wales University Degree NameAssociate's degree Field Of StudyCulinary Arts/Chef Training Dates attended or expected graduation 1989 – 1991 Boston University Boston University Field Of StudySocial Work Suffolk University Suffolk University Field Of StudyHuman Resources Management and Services Show fewer education Licenses & Certifications Health Resources in Action BEST Youth Worker Certification Issuing authorityHealth Resources in Action Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or licenseIssued 2003No Expiration Date Corporation for National and Community Service National Service Leadership Institute Issuing authorityCorporation for National and Community Service Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or licenseIssued 2001No Expiration Date