National Inventors Hall of Fame
Melissa Dale is an experienced professional in program management and event coordination, currently serving as a Regional Program Manager and Team Lead at the National Inventors Hall of Fame since January 2021, where the focus is on providing dynamic, STEM-based learning experiences for educators. Prior roles at the same organization included Program Relations Associate and Programs Assistant, contributing to logistical support and recruitment for the Collegiate Inventors Competition. Previous experience includes Support Service Coordinator at Mercy Medical Center, Event Manager for the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, and roles in public relations and marketing. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communication from Walsh University.
National Inventors Hall of Fame
The National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF) is a dynamic nonprofit organization offering employees, interns and volunteers the opportunity to create a more innovative future. Our mission is recognizing inventors and invention, promoting creativity and advancing the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. We honor the world’s greatest inventors through the NIHF Museum and Induction events, reward emerging inventors through the Collegiate Inventors Competition®, and empower and inspire the next generation of innovators through education programs including Camp Invention®. Since 1973 we have encouraged more than two million people to explore, create and innovate. NIHF’s entrepreneurial culture rewards creativity and ambition. We also understand the value and importance, both professionally and personally, of providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, retirement savings, professional development opportunities and more.