Alexandra Melnick

Alexandra Melnick is an Adjunct Professor of Community Engagement at Millsaps College and serves as Communications Director for Operation Shoestring in Jackson, Mississippi. She holds a B.A. in Communications from Millsaps College (2016) and a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) from the University of Mississippi.

• Education:
• B.A., Communications, Millsaps College, 2016
• M.A.T., University of Mississippi

Her expertise focuses on community engagement, blending academic and practical approaches to foster civic participation. A recipient of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network Fellowship, her work emphasizes collaborative problem-solving in underserved communities.

• Awards: W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network Fellow

While no formal grants or advising roles are documented, her professional roles suggest engagement in community-based initiatives. She maintains a passion for baking bread as a creative outlet.