Melanie joined the City in June 2019 as the Digital Media Officer and was promoted to Chief Innovation Officer in November 2021.
As Chief Innovation Officer, Melanie assists the City Manager in fostering a positive culture of innovation within the City. She drives meaningful change by identifying opportunities for improvement and growth and implementing creative, effective solutions. Melanie provides collaborative and proactive oversight and guidance to streamline processes and ensures communication and website content correlate with City expectations, best industry practices, and is in full compliance with all applicable laws, policies, and regulations.