Melanie Collette Takes Marketing Role at The Arc of Cape May County
Photo courtesy of Melanie Collette.
BY CLYDE HUGHES | For AC JosepH Media
CAPE MAY COURTHOUSE – Melanie Collette, a Cape May County commissioner and a nationally-recognized financial educator, has been named the new chief marketing and development officer with The Arc of Cape May County, the organization announced.
Collette will oversee fundraising and development, communications, and public relations, among other duties with The Arc.
“We’re excited to welcome Melanie as our new chief marketing and development officer,” said Majken Mechling, CEO of The Arc of Cape May County, said in a statement. “As The Arc continues to grow and evolve, her leadership will be key in advancing our mission and broadening our reach both locally and beyond.”
Collette made history in 2024 when she became the first Black woman elected to the Cape May County Board of Commissioners. She has been active in public outreach, stakeholder engagement, and nonprofit advocacy in region for more than a decade.
“The Arc’s mission supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is deeply important, and I’m proud to join a team that’s dedicated to improving their lives and expanding opportunities in our community,” said Collette.
Collette appears regularly on national television on Newsmax and Newsmax2, sharing her insight on public policy. Her podcast “How Money Works with Melanie Collette” teaches financial literacy through smart saving strategies, inspired by success stories, and guest interviews.
The podcast covers topics like compound interest, emergency funds, and setting savings goals, and features guests.
The Arc of Cape May County, Inc. promotes and protects the human rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
The agency provides services and programs to all individuals regardless of disability, sex, race, economic status, etc. Members of the community receiving services are of varying degrees of economic status and their income has no bearing on the level of services received.
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