Dr. Melonie Boone is an award-winning author, global executive, and business psychologist with over 25 years of experience leading transformative change across industries. As Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Edesia Nutrition, a $100 million nonprofit social enterprise, she oversees operations and spearheads a $140 million plant expansion, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery.
Renowned for her people-focused leadership, Dr. Boone excels in operations, strategy, human resources, and culture transformation. Her expertise spans international business, business law, DEI, organizational development, mergers and acquisitions, and change management. She has partnered with organizations in manufacturing, healthcare, technology, startups, and nonprofits, offering strategic guidance to companies from startups to global enterprises.
Dr. Boone earned a PhD in Organizational Leadership, a Master of Jurisprudence in Business Law, an MBA, and a BBA in HR Management. She is an adjunct faculty member and certified in Hogan Assessments. Her book, HEROic Leadership: The Secret to Developing Stronger High Performing Teams Using Psychological Capital, earned the 2024 Silver Nautilus Book Award.
Passionate about DEI and mentoring underrepresented entrepreneurs, Dr. Boone is a sought-after speaker and consultant on leadership, organizational transformation, and diversity, driving meaningful change worldwide.
Drive high-performing, resilient teams through people-centered leadership.
Dr. Boone is Founder of B Ana Studios, Inc. it is our mission to amplify diverse voices and share impactful stories that inspire, heal, and spark meaningful conversations. With a commitment to excellence and a penchant for innovation, we embark on every project with unwavering dedication to producing exceptional, thought-provoking content. We believe in the transformative power of storytelling and are driven to elevate the world through imaginative narratives and inventive approaches.