Melanie Davis, BS
Melanie Davis, BS is the advocate mentor for Nebraska’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disability at the University of Nebraska Medical Center's Munroe-Meyer Institute.
- Languages Spoken: English
Professional Bio
Davis’ lived experience as a person with a disability has afforded her many opportunities in the advocacy space – to become a better-informed advocate for herself and others and to build her professional knowledge and experience. Some of these opportunities have included participating in Minnesota’s Partners in Policymaking series and completing two years of extensive training within the Nebraska UCEDD as well as her completion of the AUCD leadership academy. In her current role as advocate mentor at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, Davis helps adults with disabilities build personal advocacy skills and offers assistance in connecting these individuals to resources and supports. Davis also supports education, policy and accessibility efforts at MMI.
Focus Areas
- People First Focus Group, People First of Nebraska, 2022.
- Settings Rule Presentation, Association of University Centers on Disabilities, 2022.
In the News
- AUCD Policy Talk Blog “Access to Medical Equipment: A Gateway to Life”, 2021.
- Directions “Reflections of the American’s with Disability Act”, 2020.
Honors
- Dean’s List, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2021.
- Member of the Quarter, AmeriCorps, 2005.
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