As Next Education Workforce’s Project Coordinator of Events, Melissa plans, coordinates and executes projects by supporting events and professional learning initiatives designed to create meaningful change for learners, educators and communities. Melissa’s background at ASU in administrative support, project management, and business operations allows her to manage projects and events from multiple angles. Prior to joining the Next Education Workforce team, Melissa supported faculty and staff on a variety of research grants and non-credit learning projects at ASU. She holds a Master’s in Education and Bachelor’s in Journalism, Public Relations Emphasis, from Arizona State University.