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CHLA’s Melanie Kern Takes On New Industry Leadership Role With MPI

CHLA is proud to congratulate our Meetings & Events Manager, Melanie Kern, on her appointment to the 2026 Board of Directors for the MPI Sacramento Sierra Nevada Chapter, where she will serve as Director of Strategic Alliance. In this leadership role, Melanie will help strengthen the chapter by cultivating key partnerships and securing sponsors that support its year-round events and educational programs. Her commitment to building strong industry relationships and elevating professional development makes her an outstanding fit for this position. We are grateful for her continued leadership at CHLA and thrilled to see her contributions recognized within the wider meetings and events community.