Mecca Madyun
New Jersey/New York Metropolitan Area
Summary
Transformational leader with 15 years in leadership development, equity, and engagement initiatives. Designed learning frameworks that foster collaboration and improve program effectiveness. Developed scalable programs and assessment strategies to enhance stakeholder engagement and facilitate organizational transformation in higher education and nonprofit sectors.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Professor of Civically Engaged Teaching & Learning & Faculty Director, Center for Civic Engagement
Drew University
Madison
07.2023 - Current
- Led large-scale leadership development, engagement, and experiential learning initiatives for 800+ stakeholders, enhancing cross-functional collaboration and strategic partnerships.
- Design and facilitate learning, training, and dialogue frameworks focused on leadership, communication, collaboration, and organizational effectiveness; develop assessment strategies to improve program impact and engagement outcomes.
- Mentored professionals and emerging leaders in program development and partnership building, co-developing strategic initiatives and innovative learning models adopted across teams.
Dance Education Manager & Acting Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant and Facilitator
Brooklyn Academy of Music
BROOKLYN
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Directed multi-program learning and engagement portfolios serving 1,000+ participants while increasing annual program revenue by 20-35% through strategic program development and stakeholder engagement.
- Led culture, inclusion, and professional development initiatives with executive leadership and HR, facilitating workshops on communication, accountability, and restorative leadership.
- Managed budgets and operations, achieving 5-10% budget savings while developing scalable learning systems and enhancing organizational culture and communication.
Equity Facilitator and Lead Consultant, Program Strategist & Grant Writer
Creative Strategies for Change
DENVER
12.2012 - 11.2017
- Consulted senior leadership teams on strategic planning, organizational culture, stakeholder engagement, communication systems, and equitable practices while developing learning frameworks serving 2,000+ participants and institutional partners.
- Designed and facilitated leadership development, organizational learning, and culture transformation workshops, enhancing capacities of 100+ educational, nonprofit, arts, and community-based organizations.
- Managed multi-site operations and partnership development for 30+ organizations; supervised teams, secured $100K+ in grant funding, and boosted outreach and visibility by 35%.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Dance
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts, Graphic Design
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA05-2001
Skills
- Organizational development
- Curriculum and workshop development
- Civic and community engagement
- Community partnership development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Project management
- Budget management
- Data analysis
- Leadership training and professional development
- Cross-functional team collaboration and management
- Restorative practice and conflict resolution
- Multitasking and organization
Awards
- Graduate Travel Fund Grant
- Chawla Louise Travel Grant
- Sol Feinstone Award in Education
Languages
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
French
Beginner
A1
Accomplishments
- Graduate Travel Fund Grant, Chawla Louise Travel Grant, Sol Feinstone Award in Education
Certification
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate - USF Corporate Training and Professional Education
- Somatics, Body-Mind Centering™ Training Certification- University of Colorado Boulder/Naropa University
Timeline
Assistant Professor of Civically Engaged Teaching & Learning & Faculty Director, Center for Civic Engagement
Drew University
07.2023 - Current
Dance Education Manager & Acting Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant and Facilitator
Brooklyn Academy of Music
01.2019 - 08.2023
Equity Facilitator and Lead Consultant, Program Strategist & Grant Writer
Creative Strategies for Change
12.2012 - 11.2017
Master of Fine Arts - Dance
University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts, Graphic Design
University of Pennsylvania