Melanie Thomas is a dedicated Development Manager at Greening Youth Foundation, where her extensive 12-year background in advertising and media seamlessly merges with her passion for environmental sustainability and nature conservation. Known for her proactive approach and exceptional organizational skills, Melanie has successfully led projects with clients managing multi-million-dollar budgets across 45 diverse media markets, showcasing her ability to navigate complex challenges with grace and efficiency.
With an unwavering belief in the power of philanthropy, Melanie finds immense satisfaction in her work at Greening Youth Foundation. She is driven by a vision of a healthier planet and a commitment to empowering the next generation to become stewards of the Earth. Through her efforts, she is proud to help create lasting impacts that resonate within communities and inspire positive change.
Outside of her professional pursuits, Melanie enjoys an active lifestyle filled with workouts, culinary experiments in the kitchen, cherished moments at the beach with family, and being a new mom to her one-year-old son. A true outdoor enthusiast, she relishes every opportunity to immerse herself in nature, drawing inspiration from its beauty and resilience.
The Greening Youth Foundation’s (GYF) mission is to engage under-represented youth and young adults while connecting them to the outdoors and careers in conservation. GYF’s cultural-based environmental education programming engages children from local communities and exposes them to healthy lifestyle choices in order to create an overall healthy community.