The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is the nation’s largest professional organization serving the communications community. Membership collectively represents more than 30,000 members comprising communications professionals spanning every industry sector nationwide. Melissa is a long-time member of PRSA and currently serves on its National Executive Committee for Entertainment and Sports. [more]
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences sets the standards for excellence in the television broadcasting industry and holds the honor or presenting The Prime Time EMMY® Awards and the Daytime EMMY® Awards. Melissa is a proud member, and the Regional Southeast EMMY® Chapter is one of 19 chapters throughout the United States identifying and celebrating television excellence at the local and regional level of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Our Chapter represents television professionals from all disciplines of the industry and from each of our markets, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina and Asheville, NC. [more]
Atlanta is an urban epicenter for culture and commerce. From the college bars in Athens to the stage at the Atlanta Symphony, the members of the Atlanta Chapter define the Georgia music community and encapsulate the cultural diversity of the “new South.” In keeping with the cultural and artistic diversity Atlanta is known for, artists from almost every genre call the Atlanta music community home. Melissa is a proud, long-time member and supports all the Recording Academy stands for in the global music industry. [more]
As the Public Relations Co-Chair of Georgia Production Partnership, Melissa keeps her finger on the pulse of Georgia's TV, film, esports and digital entertainment industry while continuing to magnify the growth of entertainment in the state. [more]
The mission of Georgia Music Partners is to help Georgia’s music industry grow to become one of the country’s biggest and best, which promotes both job growth and culture in our state. This is an exciting cause worth focusing on, as it fuses arts, sciences and business in a unique manner that impacts multiple silos in our marketplace. Melissa is the former Public Relations Chair, and was a part of the team who helped pass the Georgia Music Investment Act in 2017 (tax incentive). She continues to be a proud, long-time member. [more]
As Vice Chair of Communications for Women in Music Atlanta, Melissa supports the conversation around equality as an inclusive discussion where all voices are welcome. Women in Music Atlanta is a chapter of WIM dedicated to fostering equality in the music industry through the support and advancement of women. Members are women at all stages in their careers — from students to seasoned industry veterans — and men who support our cause. We are record label executives, artist managers, songwriters, musicians, attorneys, recording engineers, agents, publicists, studio owners, music publishers, online and traditional marketers and more. [more]
Proud member of Women In Film and Television Atlanta (WIFTA), a 501c-3 Georgia non-profit, member-based organization for creative media professionals — and the second oldest Women In Film chapter worldwide. With a focus on driving the advancement of women in the TV / Film industry, WIFTA provides a dynamic network for facilitating the exchange of ideas, sharing opportunities and accelerating the professional development of our members. This is a key reason why it is “Georgia’s foremost entertainment industry organization in support of women.” [more]
As a Founding Partner of the Georgia Entertainment PR Alliance (GEPRA), Melissa works to provide public relations, branding, traditional and social media, and creative services for entertainment-industry clients nationally and globally. GEPRA breaks the agency mold with a collective format — Georgia-based members pool diverse expertise and talent to provide a specialized PR team for each client. [more]
