Background
Ellis, Melody Genneane was born on April 25, 1952 in Houston, Texas, United States.
Ellis, Melody Genneane was born on April 25, 1952 in Houston, Texas, United States.
Bachelor of Science, Texas Southern University, 1974. Master of Education, University Houston, 1976. Doctor of Education, University Houston, 1984.
Vocational office education teacher, coordinator, Houston Indiana School District, 1974-1979;
professor business and business management, North Harris County College, 1981-1983;
assistant professor, adjunct faculty member, U. Houston, 1979-1985;
assistant professor business technical, special assistant to senior vice president, U. Houston, 1985-1989;
associate Texas Center for University School Partnerships, U. Houston, 1985-1989;
director alumni affairs, U. Houston, 1994-1995;
manager business development, Instrument Products, Inc., 1983-1985;
assistant professor, San Jose State University, 1991-1994;
director marketing and training, Texas Tomorrrow Fund, since 1995. Instructor Sawyer College, 1991-1994. Senior trainer Texas Comptr.
Public Accts.; board directors Apex Securities, Inc. Consultant Apex Advisors, since 1986. Principal Dogan Enterprises, Inc., since 1986.
Member Governor' Educational Reform Task Force, 1990-1991. Member advisory board I Have A Dream Houston Leadership Houston, 1990-1991. Member Leadership Texas, since 1989.
Member American leadership Forum, since 1988, Harris County Criminal Justice Council, 1989-1991. Board directors Houston Area Urban League, 1984-1987, vice president, 1986-1987. Chair University Texas Health Science Center Community Advisory Committee, 1989-1991.
Member schiolarship board Enron Foundation, 1988-1991. Vice president board directors Houston READ Commission, 1990-1991. Board directors Lunar and Planetary institute, 1991, San Jose Cleveland Ballet, 1992-1993.
Member Houston Indiana School District Board Education, since 1987, secretary, 1988, president, 1989, vice president, 1990. Trustee Houston Community College, since 1987, vice president, 1988-1989. Member National Association of Female Executives, American Management Association, Association Society Information Processors, National Association School Boards (national secretary 1991-1992), Texas Association School Boards.
Daughter of eligha and O. Theresa (Pettis) E.