Melinda Geist has always been drawn to the place where information and meaning intersect. As a Semantic Graph Solutions Specialist at Squirro, a leader in enterprise generative AI and knowledge graph solutions, she brings deep experience in enterprise taxonomy strategy to her work as a taxonomist, ontologist, and information architect.

A creative problem solver with a pragmatic streak, Geist believes that good thinking starts with ownership. The best advice she ever received? "Don't come to me with a problem unless you have a proposed solution." It's a philosophy that has shaped her career and remains central to how she approaches every challenge.

A world traveler with a love for international culture and cuisine, Geist holds a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Washington iSchool and a Master of Science in Applied Information Management from the University of Oregon. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising Design from Pacific Northwest College of Art and is a Certified Knowledge Manager (CKM).