Melanie has led some of the biggest digital efforts in politics and non-profit advocacy. From 2010 to 2020 she represented national high-profile campaigns and organizations, from Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and the Democratic Governors Association to the Sierra Club and Amnesty International.
She’s an expert in lead generation, testing and optimization and fundraising, and is well-versed in creating and exceeding key performance indicators, having led her clients in acquiring over 15 million qualified digital supporters and raising over $75 million in low-dollar individual contributions.
She has unique experience scaling high-growth companies, serving as an Executive Vice President, Managing Director and President of digital marketing agencies. Her early and sustained success has been driven by a deep dedication to building effective teams through empathetic leadership and emotional intelligence.
She’s equal parts homebody and adventurer and has spent time on six continents. She enjoys spending time with her fellow explorers in the Bay Area while trying to maintain household equilibrium despite the best efforts of two crafty and acrobatic cats.