Born and raised in Mississippi, with extended stints in the lowcountry of South Carolina and the Green Mountains of Vermont— Melissa always feels at home in an eastern forest. She has spent the last nine years of her career at the intersection of public relations and digital marketing for top brands in the outdoor, hospitality, travel and natural products industries.
Having worked on both the agency and in-house side of the equation, Melissa is a skilled communications strategist with a human approach to brand storytelling. She loves working with passionate people and brands who bring curiosity, environmental responsibility, and a sense of adventure to the table each day.
A nature nerd at heart, Melissa can usually be found running, hiking, and birding on nearby trails.