Melina Bellows

Melina Bellows is an award-winning author, media executive, and speaker with a passion for storytelling, purpose-driven brands, and empowering the next generation. As the former Chief Education Officer at National Geographic, she launched best-selling book series like Weird But True, and built multiple 360-degree children’s franchises from the ground up. Her career spans nearly four decades of leadership in publishing, content strategy, and brand transformation at world-renowned organizations. Melina’s latest book, The Lost Women of Science, shines a light on the overlooked pioneers who helped shape modern science, and will be published in August 2025.