Melissa Howell is the Senior Program Manager for Youth Entrepreneurship Operations with the J. Orin Edson Institute for Entrepreneurship + Innovation at Arizona State University.
With over a decade of professional experience in the field of digital learning, Melissa’s strengths include leading strategic initiatives within an academic forum, effectively nourishing multi-organization collaborations and leading cross-functional teams within a matrixed environment to establish, launch and manage both digital and distance learning products within the adult and higher education industries. She is an expert in navigating educational regulations worldwide and integrating innovative solutions in related compliance matters for expanding student access and success. Melissa is a graduate of the Online Learning Consortium's 2021 cohort of the Institute for Emerging Leadership in Online Learning (IELOL).