Melissa Kennedy

Melissa Kennedy is an Operations Manager, Grants & Scholarships at the Arizona Community Foundation. In this role, Melissa supports student outreach and engagement, communication with parents, schools, and community partners, and coordination of scholarship application and award processes. In addition, she leads scholarship season preparation and supports project management for the evolving work related to grants and scholarships.

Prior to working with ACF, Melissa obtained an exceptional track record in providing executive support, program management, community engagement, and grant writing and reporting, including federal grants. Her experience in administration includes time at Skagway Traditional Council.  She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies with minors in Spanish, Psychology, and Sociology from Indiana University Bloomington.