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Melissa Cavanaugh

Director of Grants & Opportunity

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Joined the HCI team in 2022

As a student of sociology, Melissa’s whole career has been centered on generating meaningful change. After years of managing a full range of communications and fundraising initiatives, she found her true passion for long-form grant writing about ten years ago. Since then, Melissa has written successful grants for a myriad of nonprofits, all working to create a better and more equitable world.

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As Director of Grants and Opportunity, Melissa strategizes with HCI’s staff and partners and works to understand programming needs. Her goal is to secure funding that both sustains and lifts impact.

Melissa’s favorite part about her job is writing compelling narratives about the incredible work being accomplished in Rice County!

Fun fact: Melissa loves dogs, politics, and rainy days!