Arlington Life Shelter

Melchert, an Iowa State graduate who serves as executive director of Arlington Life Shelter. Prior to Arlington Life Shelter she served as executive director of Cooke County United Way. She has more than 20 years of non-profit management experience. Her carerr includes stints in senior leadership roles at Victory Therapy Center, Easter Seals North Texas, Girls Inc. of Tarrant County, and Helping Restore Ability. Melchert’s areas of expertise include fiscal management, grant writing, special event management, and marketing communications.