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Melissa is a communications and nonprofit professional passionate about uplifting community voices and advancing equity. She most recently served as Social Media Coordinator for the Indigenous Leadership Initiative, where she grew social engagement to over half a million followers and guided brand strategies that reached over 1 million annual site visitors. Melissa holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Society and Environment and Conservation Resource Studies, with a minor in Public Policy, from UC Berkeley. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking California's coast, exploring the city's neighborhoods, and spending time with her chihuahua-pug Penelope.