Melissa Mixon Email & Phone Number

Melissa is an experienced cross-cultural executive in the Christian non-profit sector and an innovative thinker with a passion for inspiring organizations to take bold steps towards lasting impact, innovation as well as pioneering ideas. She has a keen ability to see the big picture and bring alignment down to the nuanced processes.Her areas of expertise span a wide range, including executive leadership, program/project management, strategic planning, marketing and design, business development, operations and more! These skills, coupled with her strong leadership and management abilities, enable her to deliver impactful results.More Detailed Background:Working with lobbying organizations in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Costa Rica, she promoted and implemented systemic change at a grassroots level for a variety of stakeholders. These skills have been instrumental in making meaningful changes in the lives of others. She went on to become the Co-Founder/Executive Director of Til He Returns in Costa Rica, a Christian organization focused on breaking cycles of poverty through relationships and economic development. Her leadership led to establishing preventive programs for youth and restorative programs for those needing support. She successfully recruited, trained, and mentored leaders and teams, managed fundraising initiatives, and developed comprehensive training. Additionally, her experience as a Lobbyist/Advocate with Checkmate Strategies and VoterVOICE honed her advocacy and communication skills, enabling her to represent organizations and generate awareness around public issues effectively.She is passionate about adding value to organizations and teams and seeing individuals find fulfillment and purpose while reaching their full potential!