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Tri-C's Workforce Training provides both non-credit and credit training for individuals and businesses to assist individuals with skills leading to employment. Tri-C's Corporate College provides professional development and corporate training opportunities.

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Becoming the Executive Steward: A Journey for Nonprofit Leaders

Executive Directors navigating the realities of leadership for the first time — often without extensive infrastructure, internal teams, or formal transition support. Supporting leaders in developing clarity, confidence, sustainable leadership practices, and mission-aligned decision-making while building credibility with communities, stakeholders, and boards is what this experience provided by Melina Higbee is all about. Rather than focusing solely on organizational growth, this experience centers the human transition into executive leadership — supporting leaders in sustaining both themselves and the missions they carry.


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About the Facilitator: Melina Higbee

Melina Higbee HeadshotMelina Higbee is the Founder and CEO of The Bee Experience. She is a dedicated leader, strategist, and fundraising professional with over 20 years of experience in organizational development, philanthropy, and program execution. With a strong passion for mission-driven work, she thrives in environments where collaboration, innovation, and impact converge. She is considered a dynamic leader, strategist, and social innovator with a profound ability to turn bold ideas into thriving, impactful programs. With expertise in program development, fundraising, donor engagement, and strategic planning, she has successfully built initiatives that empower communities, foster innovation, and drive meaningful social change.

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