ABOUT DR. MEL
Harmel (Dr. Mel) Deanne Codi, JD, MBA, MDiv
Harmel (Dr. Mel) Deanne Codi is a financial strategist, educator, author, and healer with over 25 years of experience across healthcare, banking, finance, insurance, mortgage systems, audit, and legal compliance.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Dr. Codi began her career in healthcare, earned a law degree and MBA, and spent the next 25 years working inside regulated financial systems as an auditor and compliance expert supporting Fortune 100 and 500 companies.
She understands:
- How banks evaluate risk
- How credit truly works
- How debt is structured
- How approvals and audits actually happen
She personally used these principles to pay off $180,000 in student loan debt in four years.
Dr. Codi holds a law degree but is not a practicing attorney. Her work is educational and coaching-based.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
- Juris Doctor (JD)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master’s in Audit & TaxationÂ
- Master’s in Religion/Divinity
- Certifications in fraud examination and healthcare/financial compliance
AUTHORSHIP
Dr. Codi is the author of multiple books on healing, identity, trauma, and transformation, including:
- Breaking Chains
- Rising Above
- Unshackled
- Unleash the Healing Magic of Love and Happiness
- Chakra Radiance
- Additional Ebooks on Stan Store
She has also authored eleven children’s books.
HEALING & SPIRITUAL WORK
Dr. Codi also serves as a holistic health practitioner and spiritual guide, offering healing support and retreats for those navigating spiritual awakening, religious deconstruction, and identity realignment.