Melani Walton
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As a philanthropist, Melani Walton is committed to efforts on a local, national, and global scale. With her studies in Art History and background as a K-12 Educator, real estate specialist, multi-sport clinician, and Collegiate All-American in basketball and track & field, she brings a diverse skill set to the philanthropic arena. Melani is passionate about supporting research and innovation in the areas of education, arts and humanities, brain health, consciousness studies, well-being, conservation, and sustainability.
Melani graduated from Dickinson State University with a Bachelor of Science degree, double majoring in K-12 Education and Art History, with a double minor in K-12 Physical Education and Coaching/Recreation. She was a three-time Academic and Athletic All-American in basketball and track & field.