Melissa serves as the executive director for talent management for the University of Florida Advancement team. Leading eleven employees within the Facilities and Talent Management teams, she is responsible for strategy and management of human resource functions, employee relations, risk management, talent acquisition, facilities management, diversity & inclusion, and performance management. Melissa holds a master's degree in human resources management, bachelor's degree in psychology, SPHR certification and has been supervising/developing employees for over 15 years.