Melita supports development operations, individual giving, donor stewardship, and events. She also provides administrative support for the department.
Melita joined Ceres in July 2021 after receiving her B.A. in Human Rights and Communications from the University of Connecticut. As an undergrad, she completed internships with Human Rights First and the Human Rights Campaign, and was on the e-board of several human rights organizations. Within human rights, she’s specifically passionate about environmental justice, immigration, and combating systemic racism. She’s also interested in video production and documentary film.