Melanie Gottlieb

Executive Director, AACRAO

Melanie is the first woman to hold the role of Executive Director in the association’s history after nearly six years as the Deputy Director. She brings a global perspective rooted in an understanding of the technological proficiency and flexibility needed to move AACRAO forward.

Melanie came to the national office with 18 years as an AACRAO member, with experience in Records & Registration, Enrollment Management and International Recruitment and Credential Evaluation. She has served the association in a variety of volunteer leadership roles throughout her career, most recently as Vice President for International Education on the AACRAO Board of Directors.  Melanie earned an MA in Information Science from the University of Missouri - Columbia and a BA in History /American Studies from Marlboro College in Vermont.

Identity, Mentorship, and Community: AACRAO’s First Woman Executive Director on Her Leadership Journey

Celebrating a Century of Scholarship: The Indispensable Role of Research & Inquiry in the Development of a Profession

Melanie's Role At AACRAO

• Executive Team Updates
• Contributions to the Field