Melinda has experience at an executive level providing support, expertise and guidance in equity, diversity and inclusion. Her expertise includes helping non-therapist direct care workers in providing efficient, effective, therapeutic care for participants. Melinda has experience in residential, school and outpatient care, within healthcare, public, and community-based organizations. Melinda is a member of the international Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), and has presented numerous trainings across the U.S. on therapeutic approaches such as Cultural Humility, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, Self-Care, Change Management, Mental Health Issues, and De-Escalation.