What people are saying.

  • "She leads by example with a strong work ethic, strategic mindset, and empowers her team to be self-reliant and accountable for deliverables. She’s smart as a whip and holds expertise on any facet of a marketing initiative – whether it be creative, public relations, IT, campaign strategy, or web development. She’s passionate about fostering meaningful relationships with clients and delivering successful results."

    — Ali Klunick, Photo Art Director at Lands’ End

  • "Melissa has been and will always be one of the most influential people in my life. She gave me my first job out of college and has guided my career ever since. Her compassion, professional drive and creative mindset make her a strong and impactful leader. "

    — Elizabeth Newman, Head of Platform at Curio

  • "Melissa is an extremely effective leader, cultivating independence and self-reliance within her employees, while simultaneously fostering a sense of accountability within each to the team and our goals. She leads by example, giving 110% effort and always going the extra mile to make sure our clients are engaged and enthused to work with our team. Beyond capabilities and qualifications, she is a kind and generous person who genuinely cares about the people in her department and the projects undertaken by our group."

    — Angie Gill, Freelance/UX Design

  • "She is an extremely talented, innovative and creative marketing professional whom I admire and respect greatly. She is a strong and influential leader and natural mentor to colleagues and students. She is thoughtful and caring and takes the time to teach others, even with an overwhelming workload. She is calm in crisis. Strategic, hardworking, and dedicated, Melissa strives for excellence in all that she does. Melissa has a unique ability to effortlessly pivot in her work and add value to the organization expanding beyond her job description."

    — Michelle Lippart Hardwick, Director of Gift Planning at Community Foundation for the Fox Valley