Melanie Myers
Organization Development Leader @Oswald Companies
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WORK HISTORY
Organization Development Leader @Oswald Companies
Cleveland, OH, US
Direct report to the President of Oswald Companies; partner with HR and Leadership team across all markets- Leads the execution of strategic plan objectives- Support change management process across all levels of the organization- Driver and champion of culture strategies in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging- Chairs the Common Ground Alliance (DEI advisory council)- Primary support and advisor for Employee Resource Group (ERG) formation, structure, process improvement, organizational alignment, strategic planning, and community engagement- Consult our leadership team on sustainable and scalable development, growth, and evolution opportunities that maintain organizational competitive advantages- Leads team and organizational effectiveness using human capital data to drive initiatives- Company resource for leadership development programming across all talent levels with a holistic approach to leadership (inclusive, culture driving, civic, and technical leadership)- Partner with HR in employee engagement and talent management strategies- Spearhead and manage RISE - a program that engages talent across the organization to join project teams aiming to create momentum for key strategic plan initiatives
EDUCATION
Case Western Reserve University
Masters of Positive Organizational Development and Change
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science (BS)
ABOUT MELANIE MYERS
Melanie Myers is a dynamic leader in Organizational Development (OD), dedicated to inspiring individuals and groups to build lasting legacies of positive impact across teams, corporations, communities, and in their personal lives. Known as a bridge builder, doer, and catalyst for meaningful change, Melanie leverages her passion for OD to spark transformation, create conditions for dialogue that opens minds, possibilities and pathways for courageous leaders and doers to make a difference.Melanie holds a master’s degree in Positive Organizational Development and Change (MPOD) from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and brings a wealth of hands-on field experience in designing, strategizing, implementing, and evolving interventions. Her expertise spans Inclusive Leadership, Mission Alignment, Emotional Intelligence, Team Effectiveness, Appreciative Inquiry, Sustainable Flourishing Enterprises, and Coaching with Compassion. She also earned a Distinguished Master Certification in Inclusive Leadership from the Weatherhead School of Management at CWRU.As Organization Development Leader at Oswald Companies—one of the nation\'s largest independent, employee-owned insurance brokerage firms—Melanie collaborates closely with Human Resources, Executives, and Senior Leadership to bring an OD perspective to consult, support, and spearhead employee engagement, leadership development strategy, culture-driving initiatives, and talent program management. She is also at the forefront of the firm’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) efforts, serving as lead strategist and advisor to the firm’s DEIB Advisory Council, and as advisor, ally, and active member for the organization’s four Employee-Owner Resource Groups (ERGs) and two culture-driving committees.Her professional affiliations include CLC Cleveland Bridge Builders (Class of 2025), Engage! Cleveland’s 25 in 25 honoree, CIAB Diversity Advisory Council Member, and membership with the OD Network. She is certified in the Global OD Competency Framework and recently joined CLC’s Cleveland Leadership Council.Outside of her professional pursuits, Melanie enjoys life as a wife, mom, nature enthusiast, brunch aficionado, and international travel devotee—embodying a holistic approach to leadership and personal fulfillment.
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