Hi, I’m Melissa!

I’m a communications consultant who is passionate about building programs that empower people to thrive.

With 10+ years of experience, my passion lies in impact storytelling, leveraging data-driven strategies, and uplifting voices from underserved communities.

I love transforming complex insights into stories—whether through campaigns, media opportunities, social content, newsletters, or blog content. I am a cross-functional leader trusted by teams to step in seamlessly to expand team bandwidth, streamline approvals, and keep multiple workflows moving forward. 

I am focused on supporting clients at the intersection of entrepreneurship, economic empowerment, education, mental health, travel, and food.

Skills

Strategy & Growth

Program Management

Strategic Planning

Playbook Development

Data Storytelling

Thought Leadership

PR & Content

Media Relations

Content Creation

Writing & Editing

Social Media

Influencer Partnerships

Events & Operations

Event Production

Stakeholder Management

Community Outreach

Focus Groups

Run of Show & Logistics

What I Bring

My career shows a unique roadmap. I have worked across different industries as a communications leader. Sprinkled in between are my personal endeavors that have allowed me to travel around the world to gain a global perspective. Currently, I am working as a freelance communications consultant, supporting organizations in delivering and expanding data-driven communication programs.

  • Gained a critical understanding of publicity and promotion through client relationships and audience engagement, working in entertainment marketing.

  • Found myself in the heart of Silicon Valley, working in product data development. At the core of my work was building inclusive online tools to be utilized by all.

  • Teamed up with social impact clients to drive forward-thinking strategy and messaging, leading event activations, digital media campaigns, and earned media in the following spaces: philanthropy, homelessness and housing, immigration, education, and environmental conservation.

  • Built a customer and data storytelling program with the goal of helping small businesses and workers thrive. I built relationships with stakeholders to uplift the voices of small businesses during the height of the pandemic.

  • Established an in-person event program and strategy to successfully lead large-scale events, including commencement and new student orientation, as a one-person team.

What I Care About —

Racial Justice

Gender Justice

Food Security

Immigration

Mental Health

What I Love —

Traveling

Book Clubs

Cooking

Mexican Food

Bad Bunny

What I Read —

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Olga Dies Dreaming by Xóchitl González

The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi

Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton

Maame by Jessica George