Melore Neilson

Melore Neilson

Vice Provost for Student Success
Seattle University
Speaker

Bio

Melore Nielsen serves as the inaugural Vice Provost for Student Success at Seattle University.  With over 25 years of dedicated service to the institution, Melore has held various leadership positions, each contributing to achieving the university’s enrollment objectives and the enhancement of the overall student experience.

As Seattle University’s Dean of Admissions, she led the development of the strategic enrollment plan to attract, enroll and grow a diverse and talented student body. Later, as the Vice President of Enrollment Management, Melore successfully implemented strategic initiatives to optimize enrollment, working collaboratively with faculty and staff to foster a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement.  In her current role as Vice Provost for Student Success, Melore continues to drive positive change and student-centered initiatives that promote student achievement, persistence, and graduation.

Melore received her Master of Arts in Education from Seattle University and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington.  She completed Seattle University’s executive leadership program, equipping her with advanced skills and insights into effective leadership practices.

Prior to joining Seattle University, Melore served as the Director of Admissions at the American College of Switzerland and was an international student advisor and instructor at a community college in the Puget Sound region.