06/19/2026
NDPTC is very proud of the team of staff we have built. We will be highlighting some of our exceptional staff members throughout the year. Please keep an eye on our monthly newsletter and social media platforms for more employee spotlights.
Mel has been with NDPTC for 12 years and values the relationships she has built with staff, instructors, and partners across the country. She especially enjoys meeting consortium and state partners in person and working alongside colleagues who share a strong sense of mission and purpose.
One of her most memorable experiences was a week-long training at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center that brought together instructors from across the country, including many she had worked with for years but had never met in person. The opportunity to connect, share ideas, and learn together made the week feel more like a celebration than work.
Outside of NDPTC, Mel enjoys traveling to attend live music concerts across a wide range of genres (BTS in August!) or sport events, going to Orangetheory Fitness, taking long walks with her dog, Bibingka, and spending time with family and friends.
