Candidate for
Board Member; Cincinnati City School District

Melanie Bates

Objective To win re-election to the Cincinnati Board of Education

Public Service
Member of the Cincinnati Board of Education (2002-present)
Member of the Ohio State Board of Education (2001-1995)

Occupation
Hospital Development Liaison, LifeCenter Organ Donor Network

Education

• Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, Kentucky, Master of Public Administration Degree and Certificate in Nonprofit Management, 2005.
• Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, Master of Business Administration classes, 1982-79. Graduate coursework in accounting, marketing, management, and finance.
• Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, Bachelor of Science Degree, 1975 Communication Arts major with specialization in journalism.

• Pinnacle Honor Society (2004) National Honor Society that recognizes high academic achievement and leadership of non-traditional students.
• Leading Women of Greater Cincinnati (1999) Honoree selected in the Consultant/Trainer/Education category.

• Cincinnati Youth Collaborative Board of Trustees (2004-present)
• Mayerson Academy Board of Trustees (2002-03)
• Xavier University Alumni Board of Governors (1981-83)