As a former Chief Strategy Officer and veteran operations and strategy consultant for firms including McKinsey & Company, Melissa’s work spans industries and the globe. Melissa has worked with organizations ranging from Fortune 100 companies to non-profits as well as private-equity funded turn-arounds. Melissa facilitates peer networks of senior executives in the digital and technology space through Collaborative Gain’s Councils. Melissa holds a BS in Engineering from MIT, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and a Ph.D. in Values-Driven Leadership, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Sustainability from Benedictine University’s Center for Values-Driven Leadership. Melissa researches and writes on topics of organizational change, team performance, and humility. She is the co-author of The Intentional Executive: A Purpose-Driven Playbook to Transform Your Leadership, Your Team, and Your Results which is due for publication in late July 2025. A passionate nerd, Melissa is always up for new adventures and experiences.