Non-Profit Staff:

Jessica Melnik is the founder of Girls United MN, a nonprofit that strives to empower and inspire the next generation of leaders. She is currently a student at UW-Madison majoring in political science and history. 

Nica was an active member of Girls United all throughout high school and continues that dedication as the Director of Programming. She is a freshman as the University of Minnesota and plans to carry her passion for women's issues through this next chapter.

Sophie joined Girls United in 2018 and worked on the Title IX bill, testifying at the Capitol.  She is excited to be the Legislative Coordinator and to continue her political activism to empower women.

Lucy has been a part of Girls United since 2017 as the Hopkins chapter President and the non-profit Deputy Executive Director, and she is thrilled to now lead as Executive Director. She is a sophomore at UW-Madison studying Political Science. Lucy is a strong feminist and loves helping her Minnesota community!

Soliana has been involved with Girls United since 2017 as an event coordinator and Vice President at the Hopkins chapter. Now as a freshman at John's Hopkins University, she will lead chapters as the Director of Outreach. She wants to empower girls and make sure they know they are valued and capable.