“I’m a passionate marketer, who thrives in ambiguity and uncertainty. I’ve been recognized by Advertising Age, for notable career accomplishments in the industry, and committed to making a difference in the world. I’m a change agent, with a 20-year proven track record of successfully connecting strategic business priorities for major consumer driven categories, across top global brands, to best-in-class marketing and capability advancement across creative, content creation, media, relationship management, digital and program analytics that unlocked growth for today and the future.” Melissa is a successful former executive leader of consumer driven marketing and marketing capabilities; with her most recent role for a Fortune 100 company: Kimberly-Clark Corporation. Melissa is known for her unconventional approaches to rethinking old and dated categories and credited for her leadership in pioneering the development of integrated marketing planning and redefining next generation consumer commercial programs penetrating industry recognition, Advertising Age Top 10 “Women to Watch” in marketing award in 2011. Melissa was a member of the US Olympic Sailing team from 1992-1996 Atlanta Games. She now lives in Waupaca on their horse farm, River Ridge Ranch, with her husband Gearoid, daughters Niamh and Reaghan.