Melanie Salazar

Melanie Salazar is a skilled professional with extensive experience in government affairs and event management. Currently serving as a Senior Government Affairs Associate at the Center for NYC Neighborhoods since March 2022, Melanie previously held positions that enriched their leadership and organizational skills, including roles as a Bilingual Program Associate and Student Supervisor at Syracuse University from August 2016 to 2021. Melanie has completed internships focused on policy studies and data analysis at organizations such as Arc of Onondaga and Westcott Community Center. In addition to strong communication and project management abilities demonstrated through various leadership roles in La Lucha, Melanie has developed expertise in data visualization, grant writing, and event coordination throughout numerous work experiences and academic endeavors, culminating in a Bachelor's degree in Policy Studies from Syracuse University.