Melissa Edmiston
Senior Talent Development Leader | Driver of high-impact learning, leadership, and belonging initiatives
- Role
- Senior Director, Talent Development at Urban Institute
- Location
- Alexandria, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Melissa Edmiston
Talent development and learning leader with deep expertise in culture work and change management, known for strong strategic execution and the creation of people‑centered solutions. Specializes in designing and implementing global learning, performance, and leadership initiatives that strengthen organizational culture and drive measurable impact in professional environments.
Experience
Senior Director, Talent Development
Jan 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Drive Urban\'s enterprise-wide talent development strategy to cultivate a culture of continuous learning, inclusive leadership, and employee belonging. Oversee the design and execution of high-impact initiatives across onboarding, performance management, leadership development, learning programs, and change management initiatives. Partner with senior leadership to align talent development with organizational goals, ensuring scalable and sustainable growth across all levels of the organization.
Education
University of Virginia
PhD, Educational Psychology
Bates College
BA, Psychology
University of Colorado Denver
MA, Special Education
Skills
- Qualitative Research
- Curriculum Design
- Program Development
- Special Education
- Learning Disabilities
- Public Speaking
- Curriculum Development
- Teaching
- Educational Leadership
- Program Evaluation
- Grant Writing
- Research
- Adult Education
- Science
- Community Outreach
- Behavior Management
- Classroom
- Staff Development
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