Dr. Melanie Corn is the fifth president of Columbus College of Art & Design. Since joining the college in 2016, Dr. Corn has focused on the importance of the creative economy and the critical role CCAD plays in the success of its graduates and the Columbus region as a whole. A trusted cultural and educational leader, she has a track record of building equity and inclusion into institutional culture and a deep passion for fostering collaborative partnerships that focus on education and workforce development. Currently implementing the college's strategic plan, The CCAD Way, she is focused on student and alumni success as well as strengthening relationships in the community. She is a member of the Columbus Partnership, and has been named one of Columbus Business First’s Power 100: The City’s Most Influential Leaders.
