Melinda Cervantes

Melinda Cervantes is an accomplished leader in higher education with a strong background in building strategic relationships over her spanning 20-year career.

She is passionate about bridging academia with the business community and has successfully led the implementation of various new initiatives such as internal speakers bureau, comprehensive conference programs, and advisory board strategies.

With a proven track record, Melinda excels at assisting companies in establishing enduring relationships throughout all units of complex institutions.

Her educational background includes completing programs in Staff Leadership, General Management from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and studying at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Currently, she holds the position of Senior Director of Speakers and Conferences at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, having previously held roles in corporate partnerships and relations at the same institution.