As Senior Events Coordinator for the Next Education Workforce, Melissa leads the planning, coordination, and execution of events and professional learning initiatives that drive meaningful change for learners, educators, and communities. Her extensive experience at Arizona State University in administrative support, project management, and business operations equips her to approach projects from a well-rounded perspective. Before joining the Next Education Workforce team, Melissa worked closely with faculty and staff to support various research grants and non-credit learning initiatives at ASU. She holds a Master’s degree in Education and a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with an emphasis in Public Relations, both from Arizona State University.