Staff Spotlight — Melanie Garner

Melanie Garner

If you’ve ever met Melanie Garner, you know she’s the kind of person who makes things happen and makes people feel cared for in the process. As Wraparound Services Supervisor at the Kellin Foundation, Melanie is often the first in line to help families find the support they need through our Community Response Initiative (CRI).

Whether it’s food assistance, housing resources, or help navigating community systems, Melanie works to connect families with services beyond mental health care, the kinds of support that help make stability and healing possible. She also leads the organizational charge of wraparound services alongside our School-Based Mental Health clinicians serving students and families in Guilford County schools.

Outside of work, Melanie brings her trademark enthusiasm and creativity to every corner of her life. She enjoys volunteering with the Community Theatre of Greensboro, reading, and spending time with her two beloved fur babies, Louis Vuitton and Coco Chanel. Her favorite snack? Trader Joe’s Jalapeño Cheddar with crackers. Her favorite treat? Frozen dates filled with peanut butter.

When she needs to unwind, you might find her watching Love Island or listening to “Good Times Go By Way Too Fast” by Dylan Scott, a fitting theme for someone who finds joy in life’s fleeting moments.

Asked what she hopes to be remembered for, Melanie says simply:

“That I loved life and found joy in the small things.”

It’s a sentiment that fits her perfectly. In her work and in her life, Melanie reminds us that small moments of kindness and connection can make the biggest difference.