Melissa has a passion for the creativity and energy that forms around great people building companies, products, teams and culture. She has participated wearing many hats: as the founder/CEO of a transportation company for kids, as COO of a clothing rental start-up, as a Chief of Staff building culture and systems, and leading consulting engagements at Deloitte, ThinkAct, and uGuru Data Sciences. Melissa is a co-founder of Sparklos, a technology and consulting services firm. We partner with passionate leaders and help them build high-powered, diverse teams and achieve incredible results. She has the privilege of working with two exceptional co-founders and amazing customers who share our mission.In her spare time, she is a potter, yogi and is raising two fantastic boys. She cares deeply about helping leaders succeed and endeavors to lead with positivity and enthusiasm.