Position with CNE: Staff Member
Title: Senior Manager | Learning & Impact (serving Northern Virginia)
Email: mgerman@thecne.org
Phone: (540) 680-4147
Melissa German joined CNE in July 2023 as Senior Manager of Learning & Impact at the PATH Resource Center. Melissa will work in Fauquier, Rappahannock, and Culpeper counties to establish relationships with community partners and provide high-quality customer service and technical support to nonprofits operating in the PATH Foundation footprint.
Melissa is a native Virginian who has dedicated her career in the nonprofit sector to advocating for children and families. She has worked for both large and small-sized nonprofits, starting with an internship at Whitman Walker Clinic that inspired her to improve access to equitable healthcare. Melissa has over 20 years of experience working locally with Fauquier Family Shelter Services and Fauquier Community Child Care (FCCC) in various roles, including direct service, event planning, donor management, and 15 years as the Executive Director of FCCC. In her free time, Melissa enjoys music, outdoor activities, and spending time with her husband, Michael, and dog Maggie. She is also a trained yoga teacher who believes in the value of mindfulness and breath work.