Melanie Hoffman

Melanie Hoffman is the Development Manager at NAMI Broward County. She graduated from Cornell University with a major in Communications and minor in Japanese and earned her Master’s in Film & TV and Japanese from NYU. She began her career in television production at NHK Japan Broadcasting in New York, then relocated to Florida to work in sports production for ESPN, CBS Sports, and Sunshine Network and later as a producer in the cruise industry, where she met her husband. While raising their two children she managed communications, special events, and alumni relations at a leading college prep school. Her work in the nonprofit world spans decades. Most notably when her family served as the National Ambassador Family for the March of Dimes, an experience that included meeting President Obama in the Oval Office. Melanie is thrilled to bring her passion for advocacy, storytelling, and community engagement to NAMI Broward County, where she is dedicated to advancing mental health awareness and support throughout the community.