- Has over 20 years of experience in communications, marketing and public relations in a variety of industries from corporate public affairs to nonprofits
- Elevates Simantel’s marketing and brand presence to amplify the agency’s voice and visibility in the marketplace
- Shapes organic social media and earned media strategies to build meaningful awareness and strengthen our clients’ brands
- First joined Simantel in 2017 as a communication strategist before moving into a marketing automation consultant role and eventually becoming our first program manager
- After a brief hiatus where she deepened her skills in content marketing, Melissa returned to Simantel, led a major community initiative and advanced into leadership, and now serves as marketing and brand director
- Earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from Eureka College and a master’s degree in communications from Illinois State University
