Melissa’s career has spanned several cities including New York City, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis as well as Taipei, Taiwan. Melissa has worked in botanic, visual arts and performing arts institutions. She is currently the Marketing Director for YMCA Trout Lodge and Camp Lakewood in Potosi, Missouri where she manages all marketing and social media strategy and implementation for the institution.
Melissa holds a Masters degree in Arts Management from Carnegie Mellon University. She is active with the Young Nonprofit Professionals of St. Louis, the Social Media Club of St. Louis, the Washington County Tourism Committee, and the Center of Creative Arts (COCA) Junior Board.
Melissa’s writing has been published by Americans for the Arts, Aire Magazine, River Hills Traveler and on iluvlocalplaces.com. Her first story is scheduled to publish in Insider 573 Magazine later this fall. Her blog has been recognized by wordpress.com, and her photography has been republished by the BBC and Schmap.com. Melissa loves to bake and hike, and is currently training for her first half marathon.
Session:Great Social Media Isn’t Accidental: Planning for Success
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