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BIOGRAPHY
Mellany helps Caribbean stories reach global audiences through strategic media. From building digital platforms for regional businesses to documenting our culture's influence on the world stage.
She is a Media Entrepreneur redefining the intersection of storytelling, technology, and strategic execution. With a foundation in Civil Engineering from Howard University, she brings analytical precision to creative innovation, building comprehensive content ecosystems for brands and organizations across Media, Entertainment, and Publishing industries.
Mellany brings thoughtful curiosity to conversations with leaders at the forefront of change.
Her interview portfolio spans government, civil rights, faith, and public health, featuring voices like New York Attorney General Letitia James, National Urban League President Marc Morial, Congressmember Yvette Clarke, incoming Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Jahmila Edwards, Harlem's Rev. Dr. Michael A. Walrond Jr. of First Corinthian Baptist Church, Dr. Sandra Lindsay, Vice President of Public Health Advocacy at Northwell Health, and the late Peetah Morgan of Morgan Heritage...
Her unique combination of engineering discipline, editorial expertise, and production experience positions her as an invaluable partner for individuals, startups, and established organizations seeking to amplify their stories and build meaningful connections with their communities.
Whether designing websites, managing editorial calendars, producing content, or orchestrating large-scale cultural events, Mellany approaches every project as an opportunity to build bridges through powerful storytelling.
Since 2019, Mellany has served as Co-Director of Operations for the
Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival (BCLF), where she has helped to grow the annual celebration into a nationally recognized cultural destination reaching 15,000+ participants worldwide. This role exemplifies her ability to merge cultural authenticity with entrepreneurial vision.
As a Managing Editor and digital strategist since 2017, Mellany curates and executes multi-platform narratives that resonate with target audiences while driving measurable engagement. Her technical expertise encompasses website development, page layout deisgn, CRM integration, and digital Ads infrastructure implementation, complemented by her editorial mastery in both print and digital storytelling.
In 2016, following the unexpected loss of her mother, Mellany wrote and published her memoir, Dancing At The Crossroad - A Grief Recovery Journal. This deeply personal work transformed her pain into purpose, offering readers an intimate roadmap through loss while catalyzing her own healing journey.