Melisa Mottola

Melisa Mottola, MAS, has extensive experience in volunteer services and human resources, currently serving in Volunteer Services at Joybound People & Pets since April 2024 and as a Matter of Balance - Fall Prevention Health Educator for Meals on Wheels America since October 2023. Melisa has been self-employed as an Expressive Arts Facilitator and Grief & Wellness Coach since April 2018. Previous roles include Adult Services Program Director and Grief Peer Counselor at Kara, where Melisa developed an online peer support program, and HR positions across various organizations, including Education Elements, Singularity University, Aarki, and Panalpina, focusing on full life-cycle recruiting, HR management, and employee onboarding. Melisa holds a Master's degree in Administrative Science/Human Resources Management from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing & Philosophy from Saint Peter's University, along with a PHR certification from the HR Certification Institute.