Melissa Candelaria

Melissa Candelaria is an experienced communications professional with a diverse background in journalism and media. Currently serving as a Senior Communications Advisor and Press Secretary for the Ontario Government, Melissa has previously held various roles such as Reporter, Videographer, and Producer at Cogeco Connexion's YourTV Halton and YourTV Muskoka, as well as volunteering as a host at YourTV Muskoka. Additional experience includes serving as a News Reporter and Afternoon Show Host at Vista Radio Ltd, and as a Reporter and Videographer for Shaw Communications and a Weekend News Anchor/Reporter with Harvard Broadcasting. Melissa holds a Diploma in Journalism Print & Broadcast from Humber College, completing studies from 2005 to 2008.