Melissa Thiriez

Melissa Thiriez is an experienced education and career development professional currently serving as the Director of Employer Relations and Partnerships at Santa Clara University since October 2019. In this role, Melissa focuses on building strategic partnerships to enhance career opportunities for students, particularly underrepresented groups, while managing a team to create customized programs aligned with university goals. Previous experience includes serving as an Associate Director and Assistant Director in employer connections, a College Readiness Teacher at Summit Public Schools, and as an Associate Programs Manager at CollegeSpring. Melissa holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Scripps College, a Master's degree in Education from Claremont Graduate University, and is currently pursuing an MBA at Santa Clara University.