Melissa Sines is a network strategist, capacity builder, and learning design specialist with three decades of experience. As the owner of Jeanius Lab, LLC, she works with mission-driven groups to refine their approaches, strengthen their structures, and implement solutions that create collective-driven transformation. Melissa specializes in navigating complexity, aligning diverse stakeholders, and designing adaptive frameworks that drive meaningful advancement. She collaborates with leaders and teams ready to challenge the status quo—facilitating big-picture thinking, operational efficiency, and innovative learning approaches. As a long-time organizer, Melissa works at the intersection of philanthropy, nonprofits, and the public sector. She serves on grantmaking and nonprofit committees and is a Co-founder and Board member at Colmena Consulting, a producer cooperative for consultants, coaches, and change-makers committed to building power for communities. At her core, Melissa is a sense-maker and connector passionate about helping organizations to bridge the gap between where they are and where they aspire to be.
