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Dr. Melanie Sue Hicks is a workforce and employee experience expert, author, speaker, and corporate trainer with a passion for helping organizations and individuals unlock their full potential. She currently serves as the Vice President of Programs for the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation. Her expertise has earned her recognition in major media outlets such as Forbes, NBC, and CBS, solidifying her reputation as a thought leader in her field.
Beyond her professional work, Dr. Hicks is a dedicated global philanthropist, driven by a deep commitment to fostering human connection and resilience. Her extensive travels have taken her to more than 44 countries, spanning over 120,000 miles, where she has contributed more than 2,500 hours to service projects ranging from educational initiatives to community development programs. These experiences have profoundly shaped her perspective on leadership, adaptability, and the power of service-driven transformation.
Dr. Hicks has held several key leadership positions, including Chief Programs Officer at the Warrior-Scholar Project, Chief Executive Officer of the Children's Athletic Network, and Vice President at MGT Consulting. Earlier in her career, she served as Assistant Provost at the University of Tampa, Education Policy Advocate at the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF), and Aide to the Mayor of Tallahassee.
Dr. Hicks holds a Doctorate from the Askew School of Public Administration and Policy at Florida State University, a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Miami, and a Bachelor's in Organizational Communication from the University of Central Florida. In addition to her academic credentials, she holds a Business Analytics certificate from Harvard Business School and is a Senior Certified Professional with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP) and a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) with CFRE International.
She also holds multiple professional certifications, including Inclusive and Ethical Leadership, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace, and Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt from the University of South Florida.