Melinda Barbosa is a facilitator, trainer, and leadership coach who upholds the values of community, structure, and mutual care that shaped her upbringing in a large Cape Verdean immigrant family. These lessons inspire her work with mission-driven organizations, grounded in her unwavering belief that people can collaborate meaningfully and support one another. Her experiences have also nurtured her understanding of the importance of grace, accountability, and centering belonging in every space she works in.