Prior to joining CAC, Melissa was the Executive Director of One Brick, a national nonprofit that connects volunteers with opportunities for service and socializing. Melissa has dedicated her career to supporting the work of nonprofits and social justice. She has a variety of nonprofit operations and support experience, having also worked in Human Resources for Third Sector New England and in several roles including administrative support and volunteer coordinator for the Girl Scouts.

Melissa holds a B.S. in English from Fitchburg State College. She is a craft beer nerd, food enthusiast, reader, volunteer, and lover of the arts.