Melissa (Mel) Evans joined the Acadia Divinity College staff in May 2026 as the Manager of Recruitment and Marketing, serving as the primary point of contact for prospective students and supporting them from first inquiry through enrolment. She also leads communications efforts across print, digital, web, and social media that serve to strengthen ADC’s brand and reach. 

Mel holds a Bachelor of Journalism (Hons.) from the University of King’s College and has spent her career in roles that look different on paper but share a common thread. From journalism to film and television production, content development and marketing to client relations and ministry leadership, Mel has always found herself in positions that require an ear to hear someone’s story and genuine delight in helping to discern how they’ll tell the next chapter. 

Mel lives just outside Halifax with her husband, Ben, and their daughter, Josephine. She loves to create (stories, meals, music, art) and is happiest in deep conversation, learning from others, and exploring the kinds of ideas that ask more of you the longer you sit with them.