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.
B Ana Studios is a dynamic consultancy founded by Dr. Melonie Boone, offering innovative leadership development, strategy and human resources consulting services. We specialize in empowering small to mid-sized businesses to thrive through human-centered approaches that integrate the latest insights from business psychology.
At B Ana Studios, we work closely with leaders and teams to drive sustainable growth, foster inclusive cultures, and enhance performance through tailored coaching, strategic planning, and actionable insights. Our holistic approach focuses on developing resilient leaders, improving team dynamics, and aligning organizational values with business goals to create lasting impact and success.