Fort Wayne, IN — (November 28, 2022) Amani Family Services announced today that after a thorough search process, Melissa Singh (Grossman), MSW, has been selected to serve as the organization’s Chief Operating Officer.

Singh, who previously served as Amani’s Associate Family Justice Center Director, transitioned into the COO role today.

“We are so proud to be promoting an internal candidate who has been developing as a leader at Amani for the past two years,” Ewelina Connolly, CEO of Amani Family Services said. “Since joining the agency, Melissa has progressively taken on more responsibilities and worked in collaboration with both our clinical and administrative teams on many facets of our operations.”

The COO role has been vacant since Connolly, the former COO, assumed the role of CEO in 2021. As Amani moves into a new phase of fostering a spirit of belonging in our community, finding a successor became a priority. A search committee comprised of board members and staff thoughtfully considered applicants for the role.

Singh holds a bachelor’s degree in History and Political Science from Huntington University, and a master’s degree in Social Work from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Singh formerly served as a case manager and supervisor for Catholic Charities Fort Wayne – South Bend before joining Amani Family Services in 2020. She serves as a volunteer for several local organizations.

Singh’s extensive knowledge of the organization’s programs, her passion for the mission and her reputation with staff as a dedicated leader gave the search committee confidence in moving forward with its recommendation.

Amani will be working through the upcoming weeks to support Singh’s transition and will initiate a search for a Victim Care program manager.