Director Melani G. Tiongson
Melani Giban Tiongson (she/her) is an Attorney at ChangeLab Solutions, where she supports regulatory agencies, local governments, and public health professionals in addressing the upstream determinants of health through equity-centered law and policy change. Before joining ChangeLab Solutions, Melani worked at the University of California as a legal fellow and a legal content specialist. As a legal fellow, Melani supported the systemwide Office of the General Counsel across all practice areas, including constitutional law, employment law, and health law. As a legal content specialist, Melani developed legal education and training content for Continuing Education of the Bar, a self-supporting nonprofit of the University of California.
Melani joined FBANC as a law student in 2016 and joined the Board of Directors in 2021. After serving as the Legal Clinics Co-Director for two years, Melani now serves on the Board as the Historian Director. Melani also serves on the LGBTQ+ Committee and is one of the Board’s few openly LGBTQ+ members. Melani earned her J.D., with a specialization in law and technology, from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. She graduated summa cum laude from Stony Brook University with a B.A. in English and Psychology and a Minor in Japanese Studies. In her spare time, Melani enjoys traveling, discovering new cafes, and kickboxing.
Learn more about Melani’s dedication to FBANC and her goals for FBANC’s 43rd year in her 2023 Candidate Statement.
Contact Melani at melanitiongson@fbanc.org.