Chief People Officer

Meals on Wheels is one of Austin’s Top Work Places and it shows in the level of compassion and commitment every employee and volunteer gives each day to ensure homebound older adults, people with disabilities and those in need receive nourishment, services and support.

Melanie Alexander, SHRM-CP, brings over 17 years of progressive Human Resources experience in high tech, government contracting, non-profit, and hospitality industries. Prior to joining Meals on Wheels Central Texas, she was an HR Business Partner for Professional Contract Services, Inc. providing employment and human resources support nationwide to managers and employees with disabilities.

Melanie has a B.A. in Mass Communications from Southwest Texas State University and is a native Central Texan. She and her daughter Maggie are active in many Austin area non-profit organizations, including Meals on Wheels Central Texas. They reside in South Austin with their three dogs.