Melissa Grinstead
MPA, BS
In her role for the Development and Alumni Relations Department, Melissa Grinstead manages the constituent database, including staff training, coding, policies and procedures, new records, and data integrity.
Melissa also analyzes data and produces monthly, quarterly, year-end, and ad hoc reports and produces mailing lists for events and direct mail and email appeals. Melissa also serves as the department liaison to Caron’s Finance and IMS Departments.
She has over 30 years of experience in database management and enjoys numbers and reports, describing herself as a data geek. Prior to joining Caron in January 2025, she served as an associate vice president at Eastern Kentucky University for over 10 years and had many roles over 24 years at Manchester University in Indiana, most recently as the director of advancement services.
Melissa holds a Master of Public Administration from Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond; a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Manchester University, North Manchester, Indiana; and an Associate in Accounting from International Business College, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Melissa is a charter member of the Association of Advancement Services Professionals.
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