“Mel is an exceptionally empathetic and courageous leader with whom I've had the privilege of partnering. She champions the growth of others with a powerful blend of design vision and proactive change leadership. During our collaboration on performance management for a 500+ global team, Mel transformed the project's impact – not only delivering the essentials but building operational capacity for lasting change. Her genuine care for others, relentless drive for improvement, and passion for excellence make her a true culture add to any organization.”
Melanie Yencken
Pacifica, California, United States
5K followers
500+ connections
Pacifica, California, United States
5K followers
500+ connections
About
As Senior UX Director at LinkedIn, I lead the design vision and strategy for the growth…
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Yesterday, my eldest daughter Sonia shared with me her excitement about starting a program to become a Junior Junior Leader in Training at camp. She…
Yesterday, my eldest daughter Sonia shared with me her excitement about starting a program to become a Junior Junior Leader in Training at camp. She…
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👑 I love LinkedIn's statement on why it now has games because I feel like it wholly failed to consider just how seriously my husband James…
👑 I love LinkedIn's statement on why it now has games because I feel like it wholly failed to consider just how seriously my husband James…
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Today is my first day back at work after 3 weeks of holiday! To be highly efficient and effective at my job, I know I have to take regular breaks to…
Today is my first day back at work after 3 weeks of holiday! To be highly efficient and effective at my job, I know I have to take regular breaks to…
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Honors & Awards
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Young Digital Leader of the Year - 2016
Young Digital Leader Awards - YDLAs
This award recognises the most influential leader in the sector, recommended by their peers, for exceptional work in the industry and within their own company. They will consistently be providing opportunities for growth and progression for all members in their organisation and team. They will be consistently innovating and driving forward thinking in their company and in the wider industry. They will be an inspiring influence.
The judges were looking for the following:
- Working…This award recognises the most influential leader in the sector, recommended by their peers, for exceptional work in the industry and within their own company. They will consistently be providing opportunities for growth and progression for all members in their organisation and team. They will be consistently innovating and driving forward thinking in their company and in the wider industry. They will be an inspiring influence.
The judges were looking for the following:
- Working with and developing opportunities within their organisation.
- Contributing to the wider industry
- Innovating and pushing forward best practice, both within their organisation and across the wider industry
- Clear quantifiable success within their organisation in the past year.
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