Mel Cox

Mel brings years of experience in nonprofit, mental health, and social service organizations. She believes strong organizations are built by taking care of both the people they serve and the people doing the work. Her approach to operations balances compassion with accountability, creating thoughtful systems, clear expectations, and sustainable practices that support our team and the long-term health of the organization.

She is passionate about mental health advocacy, increasing access to care, and serving communities that have historically faced barriers to mental health services. Mel has helped develop Brave Hope Counseling’s culturally and linguistically specific programs and continues this work through her involvement with Oregon’s Culturally and Linguistically Specific Services community.