Melinda Grenz

About Melinda Grenz

Born and raised in South Florida, I’ve always felt a strong connection to the ocean and…

Experience

1. Associate Director of Development

   4ocean Foundation

   Feb 2025 — Present · Boca Raton, FL, US

   Building on the legacy of incredible ocean innovators at 4ocean to launch a new nonprofit initiative, driving more global impact and inspiring change 4ocean Foundation is the philanthropic arm of 4ocean Public Benefit Corporation, a Certified B Corporation. 4ocean Foundation will help address the global ocean pollution crisis by utilizing philanthropic funds towards several key activities- Engaging in, accelerating, and expanding global ocean clean-ups to be a constant force pushing back against the daily introduction of plastic and trash into our waterways- Educating the public and organizations on the ocean plastic crisis and working towards collaborative solutions- Supporting front-line communities with economic empowerment, assisting those who are most impacted by ocean pollution.As a registered 501(c)(3) organization, all contributions to the Foundation are 100%tax-deductible in the United States, and in select countries through the Foundation’sinternational fiscal sponsor network.

Education

• Florida Gulf Coast University

  Associate of Arts (A.A.)

  2006 — 2008

• Park Vista High School

  High School Diploma

• University of Central Florida

  Bachelor's degree, Digital Media

  2009 — 2012

Skills

• Interpreting
• Program Evaluation
• Photoshop
• Sales&Marketing
• Budget Management
• Social Networking
• Digital Imaging
• Organization
• Content Development
• Event Planning
• Productions
• Editing Software
• Photography
• Interpreting Data
• Project Management
• Science
• Marketing
• Web Design
• Social Media Marketing
• Program Development
• Research
• Digital Designs
• Exhibit Design