Melody Pope is a highly effective, process-oriented professional who currently serves as the Center Coordinator and Budget Assistant for the Center for Equitable Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Systems (CEAMLS) at Morgan State University.

In this pivotal role, she is instrumental in guaranteeing the fiscal integrity and operational efficiency of CEAMLS. Melody expertly manages complex budget tracking and continually implements strategic cost-saving measures designed to maximize resource utilization and ensure the Center's financial health.

This expertise is built upon a robust foundation of administrative leadership, including a significant tenure of over four years as a Human Resources Associate I (HRIS) at Morgan State. This specialized HR background provides her with exceptional skills in confidential data management, university compliance, and workflow optimization—expertise critical to streamlining the Center’s administrative systems and facilitating seamless coordination across all internal and external partners.

A proactive and strong analytical thinker, Melody Pope is actively pursuing a degree in Computer Science at the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC). This commitment further demonstrates a drive to leverage technical expertise for advanced process improvement and data-driven management within the specialized academic environment of CEAMLS.