Melina Thurmond

Director of Student Life

Education

Melina graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL with a double major in Psychology and Communication Studies.

Experience

Melina has worked with youth her entire life, but more recently worked at a church as the Youth and Family Ministry Coordinator where she organized events, created meetings with groups of youth to offer advice on their faith journeys, and traveled to many different places to deepen her own education!

Fun Facts and Hobbies

  • Melina fell into a sewer in Guatemala!
  • Since January 1, Melina has read 24 books
  • Melina has a soap named after her
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