Melissa Hernandez, has over 20 years of demonstrated results in generating customized and strategic solutions and managing special projects and strategic initiatives to meet organizational needs. She has been recognized for her unique “client-centered” approach to making a direct impact on human resource structures, organizational mergers and acquisitions, process improvement and re-engineering, as well as systems and project implementation and stabilization. She has worked across an eclectic array of industries, including Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, and Communications and managed multiple startups and collaborations on business and strategic planning efforts. Melissa possesses strong competencies in leadership excellence, change management, and emotional intelligence and has an acumen for relationship agility in working with diverse groups.

Her entrepreneurial spirit and highly transferable skill set has set her apart in this role. Her keen ability to execute mutually beneficial relationships, successfully interact with all levels of an organization, and build high-performing teams serves as a catalyst for optimal performance and results.

As the Associate Vice President of Advancement Operations at Florida International University, Melissa provided direct oversight for the following areas: Foundation Board Relations, Foundation Finance & Constituent Records Management, Advancement Human Resources Strategy, Advancement Budget, Research & Prospect Management, Real Estate & Property Management, Gift Administration & Compliance, Operations, and IT.