Melissa Washington

Melissa A. Washington has a diverse range of work experience in event planning, professional speaking, entrepreneurship, publishing, and advocacy for women veterans. Melissa A. currently works as an Event Producer at Veteran.Events, where they plan and executes various corporate and non-profit events. In 2011, they started their own company, Melissa Washington, Inc., as a Professional Speaker. Melissa A. also founded and served as the CEO of Women Veterans Alliance, a community and networking business for women veterans. Additionally, they co-founded Women Veterans Magazine, where they currently work as a Publisher, focusing on print and digital releases. Melissa is the President and Founder of Women Veterans Giving, Inc., an organization dedicated to supporting women veterans. Melissa A. is a Special Advisor for AVOW Magazine, providing content and authoring articles. Furthermore, Melissa has authored a book titled "Get Back to Work" and served as the Executive Director of Active Job Seekers of America, a volunteer position where they grew group membership significantly. Prior to their entrepreneurial pursuits, they worked as a Global Events Concierge for LinkedIn, creating exceptional experiences for event attendees. Melissa A. also worked as a Social Media Trainer at Smart Business Strategies.

Melissa A. Washington completed their Bachelor's degree in Business Management & Marketing at the University of Phoenix in 2000. Prior to that, they attended Chabot College from 1990-1991, but the specific degree and field of study are unknown.