Melinda Sewer Muganzo, MBA, ABD

Melinda Sewer Muganzo, MBA, ABD, is a transformational leader, motivational speaker, and corporate trainer with more than 30 years of experience shaping leaders across industries. Recognized for her creativity, innovation, and execution, she has built a reputation as a trusted advisor for both emerging professionals and senior executives seeking to strengthen their leadership capacity and foster systematic change. A Distinguished Toastmaster and TEDx Speaker, Melinda brings energy, authenticity, and clarity to every platform she touches, inspiring audiences to embrace growth and purpose-driven leadership.

Currently, Melinda is an Affiliate Leadership Instructor with Flex Ed, where she equips professionals with the tools to excel in leadership, management, and organizational growth. Known for her high-energy teaching style and motivational presence, Melinda has trained and mentored individuals across industries, from small project teams to executive leadership. Her experience spans multiple academic institutions, including Platt College, San Joaquin Valley College, UEI College, and Everest College, where she taught courses in business administration and healthcare management. As a faculty advisor, mentor, and academic coach, she has guided countless students, empowering them to unlock their potential and pursue excellence both inside and outside the classroom.

Melinda holds an MBA and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Leadership Studies at California Baptist University. She also earned an Executive Certificate in Leadership from Claremont Graduate University. With strengths identified through Gallup StrengthsFinder—including Strategic, Futuristic, Woo, Learner, and Activator—she blends vision with action, equipping leaders to thrive in today’s evolving workplace. As founder of Make Success A Mindset, LLC, she continues to impact organizations and individuals through keynote speaking, coaching, and transformational training programs designed to foster leadership that lasts.

• Social-Behavioral-Educational Researchers - 2025

• Oakwood College - BS
• Florida Metropolitan University - MBA
• Claremont Graduate University - Executive Leadership Certificate
• California Baptist University - PhD (in progress)