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ABOUT MELISSA

Passionate About Leadership

Melissa's passion for leadership was ignited at a young age by her parents, and crystalized during her eight years' service as a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps.  Melissa believes everyone has leadership potential and that self-examination is a foundational life skill.

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Never one to settle, Melissa thrives on a challenge.  She regularly sets ambitious mental and physical challenges for herself and encourages her clients to have big goals.  Melissa believes that true growth happens at the edge of our comfort zones.  She relies on discipline and makes an important distinction between liking the idea of doing something versus truly wanting something (being willing to do what it takes to get there).

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Education

  • MS, Leadership & Change, St. Edward's University

  • MBA, Naval Postgraduate School

  • BA, Cultural Anthropology, University of Michigan

Qualifications

  • Executive Coach, Center for Executive Coaching

  • Captain, United States Marine Corps (2000-2008)

  • Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise

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