Melanie is responsible for the administrative oversight of key aspects of the University’s IP compliance requirements. She manages the complex process of reporting intellectual property developments, disclosures, and compliance statuses to research sponsors. Melanie works closely with researchers, faculty and staff to provide guidance on IP compliance matters, ensuring that all innovations are adequately compliant with relevant laws and university policies. Melanie holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and has over 14 years of experience in the field of technology transfer. In addition to her role at the University of Pennsylvania, Melanie is an active member of AUTM and serves on the AUTM University Compliance Course Planning Committee.