Page 3 - SHS Edition_ Melanie Rae Robinson

EMPOWERING

OTHERS WITH HEART

AND VISION

Melanie Rae Robinson was a woman who carried
light wherever she went. Born in 1974 in Boston, “Nothing can DIM THE
Massachusetts, Melanie grew up on Concord light THAT shines

Avenue in Cambridge, surrounded by love and from within.”

inspired by a vibrant community. “The Ave” wasn’t ― Dr. Maya Angelou
just a place for Melanie—it was a foundation, a

home that nurtured her creativity, strength, and
curiosity. And even when she moved across the
country to California in 1998 to chase her dreams,
she returned often, keeping her roots close,

grounded in family and lifelong friends.

Melanie’s curiosity for life and love for culture first
blossomed at Shady Hill School in Cambridge. She
thrived in a space that celebrated diversity and
encouraged young minds to explore the world.
Later, she attended Governor Dummer Academy in
Byfield before earning her Bachelor’s degree in
Business Management from Boston University. Her
education shaped her, but it was her spirit that
would leave an imprint on everyone she met.