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Melody Duley

Chief of Staff

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Melody Duley began her time at WNC in 2019 as the Director of Human Resources and moved into the Chief of Staff position in 2024. Her role as Chief of Staff includes oversight of Human Resources and Civil Rights, Institutional Research & Effectiveness, and Marketing & Communications.

She has over 20 years of professional experience including leadership roles, operational oversight and support, and Human Resources administration. Melody holds a Chief of Staff certification, two senior professional Human Resources certifications, and eleven Title IX certifications. She is an expert in Nevada employment law, federal employment law compliance, Title IX, and the Clery Act. Melody was honored to be recognized as a Woman of Achievement by the Nevada Women's Fund in 2024.

She began her career in private industry at the corporate office for a major retailer and worked for two Nevada State agencies prior to coming to WNC. Melody grew up in Missouri and moved to Nevada in 2010. The novelty of living in the Sierra Nevada range has not worn off since then; she would only leave the mountains behind to pursue her retirement dream living in Ireland.

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Direct Reports & Office Resources

Human Resources

Equal Opportunity & Title IX

Institutional Research & Effectiveness

Marketing & Communications