Melanie S.

Melanie S. is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, currently serving as Associate Director of Procurement at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies since January 2016 and as a member of the Board of Directors for the La Jolla Historical Society since March 2018. Prior roles include Category Manager for Discovery at GNF, Novartis Business Services, and Creative Director for Golden Thread Memoir, a company dedicated to preserving personal stories and community histories. Melanie has also held managerial positions at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, Inverness Medical, Plus Orthopedics, and Avail Medical Products, demonstrating a strong background in strategic sourcing and operations management across various industries.