Introducing Melanie Steger: A Seasoned Finance Executive Driving Strategy Across Sectors
We are thrilled to welcome Melanie Steger to our community of changemakers as a new board member of Fonkoze USA. With a robust background spanning both for-profit and non-profit sectors, Melanie brings unparalleled expertise in financial strategy, operational excellence, and organizational growth.
Her career highlights include leading financial strategy for venture-backed companies across industries such as HR technology, food and restaurants, and education. Melanie has a proven track record in securing funding, overseeing finance, accounting, HR, and legal functions, and guiding businesses toward profitability. Her strategic vision has supported diverse business models, including SaaS platforms, marketplaces, and non-profits.
Notably, Melanie served as Director of FP&A at Rocketship Public Schools, where she played a pivotal role in the network’s expansion into three new regions, doubling its size and surpassing $100 million in revenues. Her global experience includes working in Germany, New Zealand, and South Africa, where she led a financial literacy program for the Gold Mining industry with Innovations for Poverty Action.
A graduate of Wheaton College with a B.A. in Economics & Sociology and a Master’s in Economics from the University of San Francisco, Melanie is fluent in German and currently resides in Lake Tahoe with her family.
Her unique combination of expertise, global perspective, and passion for making an impact will undoubtedly drive success and innovation in her new role. Welcome, Melanie!
