About Us
The CHM Collective, Mel Miller Foundation, and Spitfire Academy work together to support women in business through connection, mentorship, and education. Each serves a distinct role, united by a shared commitment to relationships, access, and growth.
One Mission, Three Ways
Our work is built around a simple idea: meaningful support for women in business requires connection, heart, and practical knowledge.
The CHM Collective, Mel Miller Foundation, and Spitfire Academy each play a unique role, together creating a community that connects, supports, and educates.
The CHM
Collective
(The Circle)
A badass collective of
powerful women
building relationships.
The Mel Miller Foundation
(The Heart)
Funding and supporting
emerging women
business owners.
​“Sometimes knowing that you are enough gives you permission to grow into more.”
- Mel Miller, Our Founder
Our Members
The CHM Collective is made up of a diverse group of women business owners, executives, and professionals across a wide range of industries. Together, they form the heart of our community.
Board of Directors
The CHM Collective is lead by a team of local business
leaders who knew and loved our founder, Mel Miller. Their
involvement is driven by a shared commitment to her vision
and a desire to continue the legacy of connection, generosity, and support that Mel believed in so strongly.