Inspired by her mother, Melanie Berman’s passion is public service. As the program director of Arkansas Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), Melanie gives back to her community. She equips small businesses with the tools and expertise they need to compete for and win government contracts. Melanie, a graduate of University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is inspired to work in the female-driven Public Service Industry and believes the secret to success is to surround yourself with great people.