Melanie Gunn, MSW

Melanie Gunn is a Social Worker and Author with more than 25 years of experience in human services, social work and student support. She currently serves as a School Social Worker with KIPP Atlanta Schools, where her work includes student services, crisis intervention and working with unhoused youth and families. Her professional background reflects a commitment to helping students navigate personal, educational, and social challenges while providing support within the school environment. Mrs. Gunn earned a Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Pittsburgh and has built her career around social work, student advocacy, and support services. Prior to her current role, she spent 11 years working in Norfolk Public Schools before continuing her career in Atlanta as a School Social Worker. In addition to her work as a School Social Worker, Mrs. Gunn is a newly published author whose memoir, What Love Rebuilt, was released in January 2026. Drawing from her experiences with the foster care system and kinship foster care, she is developing additional resources focused on trauma, including a workbook and children's books inspired by her memoir. Beyond her professional responsibilities, Mrs. Gunn is expanding her work as an author and advocate through plans for speaking engagements, a foster care documentary, and a podcast. Her personal and professional journey has informed her interest in sharing stories of resilience, overcoming trauma, and navigating difficult experiences. Mrs. Gunn attributes her achievements to her faith in God, her family, her education, and her commitment to hard work and perseverance.