Melinda Harris

Melinda Harris is a highly experienced professional with a diverse background in data analytics, GIS, program management, and environmental engineering.

She holds a BS in Biology with minors in English and Child Psychology from Tennessee Technological University.

Melinda has served in various key roles, including Program Manager of Data Analytics Standards at Tennessee Valley Authority and Corporate Data Analyst at Tennessee Valley Public Power Association, Inc.

Her expertise also extends to positions such as Performance Management Analyst/Open Data Specialist at the City of Chattanooga Mayor's Office, SR Crime Analyst at Chattanooga Police Department, and GIS Consultant at Atomic GIS.

With a strong foundation in GIS, she has held roles such as GIS Manager at Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon, Inc., GIS Manager at Advanced Resource Technologies Inc, and Environmental Engineer at Bechtel.

Her career has spanned across organizations like Information International Associates as an Operations Manager in the Informatics Research Laboratory and Atomic GIS as a GIS Consultant.

Melinda Harris's background showcases a blend of analytical skills, management experience, and technical proficiency across various sectors including data analytics, GIS, and environmental engineering.