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Melanie Sodka

BA, HRM post graduate, MBAAssistant Professor, Master of Management, UNF Faculty

Melanie Sodka is an award-winning professor, speaker, and capacity management expert with extensive experience in higher education, entrepreneurship, and organizational development. She teaches management, entrepreneurship, and emerging technology courses at institutions including University of Niagara Falls Canada and Niagara College.

Melanie is the founder of Capacity Creator and the creator of the Burnout Prevention Method™, a licensed framework used by organizations to improve performance and well-being. Her work bridges academic research with real-world application, and she has been recognized through multiple teaching, leadership, and community awards for her impact on students, professionals, and the Niagara region.

Courses taught

Introduction to Management, Organizational Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Emerging Technology

Areas of academic interest

Entrepreneurship, human behaviour, capacity management

Areas of specialization

Entrepreneurship, facilitation, keynote speaker, author

Awards

40 Under 40
GNCC Community Impact Award
Innovation Teaching Award
Readers' Choice Niagara 2020-2025 for Best Professional Coach

Publications

Book published in 2025 called Diary of a Functioning Burnout

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