Melissa Caine-Huckabay has over 20 years of experience in operations, program management, and project leadership within organizations focused on family violence and crisis intervention. Currently, as the Director of Operations and Projects Director at STAND! For Families Free of Violence, Melissa oversees special projects, digital communications, and development efforts. Previous roles include Programs Manager at the Contra Costa Crisis Center, where responsibilities encompassed managing multiple programs and enhancing digital outreach, and Project Director for the West Contra Costa Family Justice Center, where project management and financial oversight were key. With prior experience at Community Violence Solutions, Melissa developed programs and training initiatives aimed at prevention and outreach. Melissa holds a Master of Public Administration from California State University - East Bay and a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts from San Francisco State University.