Melinda Cadwallader
The health of an organization is reflected through the silent language of its culture, where beliefs, values, and behaviors are expressed. But assessing organizational culture can sometimes feel like reading palms: mystical, ambiguous, subjective, or reserved for those with psychic abilities. Communication identifies, and names a culture.
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Communication is like a lemon - generous in health benefits when expressed, rich in antioxidants when used strategically, and effervescent in zest when infused. When ongoing challenges, recurring tensions, and perpetual dysfunction plague a culture, a light squeeze from a communications consultant can help purify organizational flow.
Whether active or passive, troubled or well, trickling out or bubbling over, communication flows are constantly moving purpose and meaning through channels, along systems, between humans, and out into the world.​​​​ As a communications strategist, my philosophy on consulting sits at the intersection of experiential learning, where emotions, analytics, practicality, and creativity enhance a dynamic. And where whole-brain thinking creates balance for the sustainability and health of a diverse organizational ecosystem.
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My forté for creating internal communication systems, designing training and development programs, and establishing clear communication junctures serve in building, and rebuilding, in teams and organizations who desire to function from a state of unimpeded and optimal flow.
Education
2022 - 2024
Gonzaga University
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Masters in Strategic Communications & Leadership.
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Research: "Flow Theory": internal communications junctures
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"Matriarchal Leadership Theory": a leadership attuned to human flourishing.
2020 - 2022
Lewis-Clark State College
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Bachelors in Communications
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Magna cum laude / President's List
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Communications theory
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Cultural Communication Dysfunctions
2017-2019
North Idaho College
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Associate in Communications
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Dean's List /Small Group Communications/ Theatre
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Alumni of The Year
1999 - 2010
Aveda Institute
Cosmetology Instructor Certificate
4MAT adult learning instructor training