Melanie Allen
Trustee
Director, Sandusky County Job & Family Services
Melanie Allen was appointed as the Director of Sandusky County DJFS, a quadruple-combined agency, in March 2019. The agency employs 92 staff members.
Melanie spent just over a year as the Assistant Director before being appointed as the Director. Prior to that, Melanie spent over 20 years in children services, beginning her career as a child welfare caseworker and eventually being promoted to supervisor. Melanie is an avid advocate for families, children and the child welfare team finding ways to collaborate with community partners and other county agencies in innovative ways.
Melanie also serves on several boards: Child Abuse Prevention Committee, FCFC Executive Board, Domestic Violence Task Force, Sandusky County Health Partners, Homeless Coalition, and the Public Transportation Board. Melanie is part of the state development team for Tiered Treatment Foster Care.
Melanie graduated from Bowling Green State University with a degree in criminal justice. She is also very involved in her community, investing time volunteering on boards and coaching. Melanie resides in Sandusky County and has three adult daughters and a son in middle school.