Prior to McLean, Melissa spent more than 13 years in marketing and brand management across several industries. Melissa officially joined the Development Office in 2016 to help launch the Envision McLean Campaign. She was excited by the opportunity to tell McLean’s unique story while building a culture of philanthropy at the School. Melissa earned a BA in English at Spelman College and an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management. Melissa is also well acquainted with McLean as an Alumni Parent. “My son Leander enrolled at McLean as a fifth grader, and when I saw the work of the teachers and the incredible progress he made, I wanted in; I wanted to be part of something so special, to understand how and why, and to be part of the team that makes it happen. I am grateful I get to do this work, and to ensure that these same extraordinary opportunities exist for other children like mine, now and in the future.”