Meet Past Scholars

Mellany Gomez

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Class of 2016

Hometown: New Britain

Job Title: Founder, Program Coordinator, and Music Therapist at Melodic Goals, LLC 

Community Service: Volunteer coach at Thornton Martial Arts and Fitness in East Hartford, CT

Hobbies: Performing music and singing, competing in amateur muay thai bouts, and traveling both inside and outside of the country!

Fun fact: I can play seven instruments and I want to learn more!

Education

Bachelors of Music, Music Therapy with a minor in Psychology from Anna Maria College

Previous Experience: Assistant Director of Services at a private music therapy clinic in CT & Private Music Instructor at The New Old School of Music in West Hartford, CT

I know that my mission in this life is to help others find their voice through music. I am so grateful to be doing what I love and having a lasting, positive impact on others. 

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