Melissa is a smiling woman with medium length dark brown hair and is wearing a black lace trimmed blouse.

Melissa Diodati

UNH-4U & Bridges Associate Director
Office: UNH CHHS Institute on Disability, 10 West Edge, Durham, NH 03824
Pronouns: She/her/hers

Melissa Diodati is the UNH-4U & Bridges Associate Director. She began her career in the Massachusetts Public Schools, first as a Special Education Teacher, and later as a Special Education Program and Inclusion Coordinator. Melissa is passionate about inclusive practices and promoting access to individuals with disabilities across all aspects of life.

Research Interests

  • Universal Design
  • Accessibility
  • Special Education
  • Social Inclusion
  • Persons with Disabilities - Services For
  • Developmental Disabilities