Honors Program Alumni

Therese Melko-Lynch, Class of ’00, ‘02, Trustee 2007-2008 Honors Alumni Society Executive Board

Therese Melko-Lynch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders and a minor in Psychology in 2000 from BGSU.  More recently, she completed a Master of Science degree in Communication Disorders and a graduate certificate in gerontology from BGSU as well. As a student, Therese was active on campus in the Honors Student Association as a Tuition Raffle co-chair, Student Alumni Association Vice President and Chair of the Master Teacher Award Committee, served as a tour guide, participated in Dance Marathon, and was part of the National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association.  She is originally from North Olmsted, Ohio and currently lives in Olmsted Falls, Ohio where she works as a speech-language pathologist.  Therese has been married for four years to her husband Jimm, and they are preparing for the adoption of their first child.  Some hobbies and interests that keep Therese busy include sewing, scrap booking, photography, snow boarding, and reading. 

Degrees earned at BGSU: B.S. in communication disorders, minor in psychology (Spring 2000)
M.S. in communication disorders, graduate certificate in gerontology (Spring 2002)

BGSU Involvement: Honors Student Association (Tuition Raffle co-chair); Student Alumni Association (vice president, Master Teacher Award chair); Student Tour Guides; Dance Marathon (DGR); National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association

Hometown: North Olmsted, OH

Currently reside: Olmsted Falls, OH

Current Occupation: speech-language pathologist

Significant Accomplishments: Married 4 years to my wonderful husband Jimm; preparing for the adoption of our first child

Interests and Hobbies: sewing, scrap booking, photography, snow boarding, reading
Fond Memories of BGSU Honors: living in Darrow Hall, meeting some of my best friends (many of whom I still keep in contact with), the interesting classes, having the feeling of being "home" when I was 100 miles away, winning a Van Gogh painting at my first ever Honors Program picnic (it's still hanging in my house!)

Impact of BGSU Honors Program on your life: The Honors program helped me to grow so much intellectually. I am able to look at things that happen in my everyday life with such a unique perspective because of everyone I met.

You can email Therese at tmelko@juno.com