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Melinda Newman

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Independent Board Director at Algoma Steel Inc.
📍 Brooklyn, New York, United States

Melinda is an experienced independent board director and SEC qualified audit committee financial expert with a history of leading investment teams managing $10-15 billion in assets. She holds an MBA from The Wharton School and is a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Certified Director.

Beyond her extensive finance career, Melinda has a deep passion for the arts, demonstrated by her doctorate in music. She is also dedicated to community building and mentorship, serving on the board of the Wharton Alumni for Boards to help fellow alumni on their board journeys.

Unique fact: Melinda holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from Stony Brook University, blending elite-level expertise in both finance and music.

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Experience
3 Years
Current Role
Independent Board Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Brooklyn, New York, United States
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Priorities

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Corporate Governance
As an NACD Certified Director, she serves on multiple audit, risk management, and governance committees, with a focus on prudent operations oversight.
Investment Cycles
She follows and shares expert analysis on credit cycles, market sentiment, and the peculiarities of ETF mechanics, reflecting her deep background in asset management.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Independent Board Director
Algoma Steel Inc.
1-2025
Independent Director; Member of Audit, Nominating and Governance Committees
FRMO Corporation
6-2024
Independent Director; Member of Audit, Nominating and Corporate Governance, and Pricing Committees
Renn Fund, Inc.
5-2023
Board Member
Wharton Alumni for Boards
9-2022
Managing Partner
Yellow Hook Consulting LLC
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Education
1999 - 2001
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Wharton School
1987 - 1993
Doctor of Musical Arts
Stony Brook University
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