Melanie Gorman, a member of the Hadassah Writers' Circle, is the Evolve in Detroit Chair and has spent the last year and a half helping to get Evolve up and running there. She is passionate about bringing people in the Jewish community together in meaningful ways and she has spent much of her career doing just that! Melanie is currently the Director of Engagement and Programming at Beth Israel Congregation in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and enthusiasm. She has previously held similar roles at Temple Kol Ami and Meer (Senior) Apartments. Melanie has a degree in Elementary Education from Michigan State University, and she lives in West Bloomfield with her husband Scott in their recently emptied nest. They have two grown sons, Noah and Max. In her free time, Melanie enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking Michigan's beautiful trails, reading, and singing.
