Melissa Newenhouse

Melissa Newenhouse serves as the Executive Assistant at the African American Museum in Philadelphia since October 2019, providing comprehensive support to the Executive Leadership team, particularly the President. Responsibilities include managing the President’s schedule, facilitating Board communications, assisting with financial reconciliations, planning internal events, and ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information. Previous experience includes roles at SearchTec, McKinsey & Company, The House By the Sea, High Note Festivals, Rally Advertising, and Surya Global Ventures Marketing, where Melissa developed skills in administration, client relations, and event management. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Hospitality Administration/Management from James Madison University.