The path to personal and professional growth starts here!

At Mentor Dojo, the aim is to empower leaders, professionals, and teams to achieve lasting success through personalized coaching and transformative mentorship. Whether you're striving for career growth, leadership excellence, or personal development, our tailored programs are designed to help you break through barriers and reach your goals.

Ready to elevate your journey? Let’s talk.

Isaiah Melendez, Ed.D

Executive Coach | Leadership Strategist | Equity Advocate

Dr. Isaiah Melendez is a transformational leader and executive coach dedicated to helping leaders unlock clarity, confidence, and cultural responsiveness in their practice. With over a decade of experience leading complex school systems through organizational change, Dr. Melendez now empowers executives, principals, and leadership teams to cultivate equity-driven cultures, build high-performing teams, and achieve sustainable results.

As Principal of McCluer High School, Dr. Melendez has led the school out of targeted status, significantly improving student outcomes, culture, and staff capacity. His leadership transformed McCluer into a model of academic growth and student belonging, aligning with Ferguson-Florissant’s vision that every learner graduates believing anything is possible.

A former Director of Restoration and Wellness, Dr. Melendez is known for integrating restorative practices and social-emotional learning with strategic leadership development. His unique ability to foster trust, clarity, and accountability equips leaders to navigate complexity and drive systemic change.

Dr. Melendez holds a Doctorate in Education and specializes in transformational leadership, equity-based discipline reform, and competency-based learning. His coaching philosophy blends strategic vision with compassionate leadership—helping leaders move from reactive to responsive and from transactional to transformational.

Core Areas of Expertise

  • Executive Leadership Coaching

  • Equity-Centered Leadership

  • Strategic Organizational Change

  • Restorative Practices & Culture Building

  • Team Development & Accountability

Partner with Dr. Melendez to unlock the potential of your leadership and your organization.

How I Can Support Your Growth

  • Executive Leadership Coaching

    Unlock the power of intentional leadership.
    Dr. Melendez provides one-on-one coaching for executives, school leaders, and professionals seeking to enhance their leadership capacity, decision-making skills, and team performance. Through tailored coaching sessions, clients gain clarity, confidence, and strategies to drive impactful results in their organizations.

    Key Focus Areas:

    Strategic Leadership Development

    Effective Decision-Making

    Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

  • Mentorship Program

    Cultivating future-ready leaders.
    Dr. Melendez offers mentorship programs that pair emerging leaders with personalized guidance to foster growth, resilience, and adaptability. Participants gain practical insights, actionable strategies, and ongoing support to achieve their professional and personal goals.

    Key Focus Areas:

    Career Development Mentorship

    Leadership Mindset Coaching

    Goal Setting & Accountability

  • Strategic Leadership Consulting

    Transforming vision into measurable results.
    Dr. Melendez partners with organizations and school districts to provide strategic insights and leadership guidance. Through consulting engagements, Dr. Melendez helps leaders assess challenges, identify growth opportunities, and implement sustainable solutions to drive organizational success.

    Key Focus Areas:

    Organizational Culture & Climate Improvement

    Restorative Practices Integration

    Strategic Planning & Implementation

  • Public Speaking

    Inspire. Educate. Transform.

    Dr. Melendez, founder of Mentor Dojo LLC, is an engaging keynote speaker who blends storytelling, insight, and actionable strategies to empower audiences. With a passion for leadership, mentorship, and personal growth, Dr. Melendez delivers impactful talks that leave attendees inspired and equipped to take meaningful action.

    Whether it's a corporate event, leadership retreat, or educational conference, Dr. Melendez’s dynamic presence and thought-provoking message resonate with audiences at every level.

    Signature Topics Include:
    ✅Unlocking Leadership Potential
    ✅ Building a Culture of Mentorship
    ✅ The Mindset for Lasting Success
    ✅ Empowering Teams Through Communication

    Bring energy, clarity, and purpose to your next event

“Failure and Difficulty Are Feedback”

Jeff Howard
Psychologist and Educator
Founder of Efficacy Institute

“Elevation is not about having students become a better version of you but rather the best version of themselves.”

Gloria Ladson-Billings
American Theorist and Professor
Founder of Culturally Responsive Teaching

“Your dreams are a reflection of the situation you are embedded in… If your dreams aren’t radical then they aren’t dreams at all.”

Chris Emdin
Educator, Author, Speaker

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Start Your Leadership Journey with Dr. Melendez

Take the first step toward unlocking your full leadership potential. Whether you're an executive, school leader, or emerging professional, Dr. Melendez is here to guide you with personalized coaching, strategic insights, and actionable strategies.

Schedule your free 30-minute consultation today to discuss your goals, challenges, and how Dr. Melendez can support your growth and success.

Let’s turn your vision into impact.

Contact me.

Isaiah@thementordojo.com