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Melanie Allen
CoDirector at Hive Fund for Climate at Gender Justice
Melanie Allen is a seasoned professional with 15 years of experience in the nonprofit, philanthropic, and public sectors, specializing in community-based solutions with a focus on policy engagement and community development.
During her tenure at the Conservation Trust for North Carolina, she served as Diversity and Equity Director and Conservation and Diversity Coordinator, where she spearheaded programs bringing conservation resources to rural areas, offering legal services, land asset retention strategies, and profitability solutions for families.
Melanie's expertise extends to curriculum development addressing systemic inequality, teaching graduate-level courses on diversity, inclusion, and equity at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment.
She has a background in BA History and African American Studies from Columbia University and has held key positions at various organizations including The Hive Fund for Climate and Gender Justice, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, and Obama for America among others.
