Melissa is a fundraising expert with 25 years of experience (most recently at Ruffalo Noel Levitz) helping nonprofits across North America crush their goals. From universities to arts groups to community organizations, she blends sharp data skills with creative storytelling to turn supporters into lifelong champions.
A proud Delta Gamma and lifelong Girl Scout, Melissa’s love for doing good doesn’t stop at work—she’s built PTOs into 501(c)(3)s and stays busy volunteering. She’s a double Dawg at heart, earning her B.A. at the University of Georgia and her M.B.A. at Mississippi State. Melissa lives in Bogart, Georgia, – with her husband and two children – where she cheers on the Dawgs, draws, and dreams up new ways to make a difference.
