Melissa Nelson

Melissa Nelson has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Melissa'smost recent role is as the Head of Content at Alluvial, a software development company supporting the development of Liquid Collective. In this role, they drive education and awareness to empower global participation in securing the decentralized internet.

Prior to this, Melissa worked as a Contributor at Goldfinch and as the Head of Content at Warbler Labs, both roles focused on educating the world about Goldfinch's decentralized community and driving adoption of the platform through content marketing strategies.

Melissa has also worked at Coinbase as a Content Strategist, where they demystified blockchain and drove the content strategy for Coinbase Cloud. Melissa ensured cross-functional consistency and optimized content development for SEO.

Before joining Coinbase, Melissa was a Content Strategist at Bison Trails, which was later acquired by Coinbase. In this role, they demystified blockchain and wrote, edited, and scheduled content to enhance user experience across various touchpoints.

Melissa has experience outside of the blockchain industry as well. Melissa worked at Vermont Public Radio as a Coordinator of Development Services, where they generated and coordinated outbound donor communications for the organization.

Prior to that, Melissa was self-employed as a freelance writer, editor, and content creator. Melissa provided content management, editing services, fundraising consulting, research, and website management to various clients.

Melissa's earlier experiences include working as a Housing First Service Coordinator at Pathways Vermont, where they navigated a complex system of community resources on behalf of clients experiencing mental health challenges, homelessness, and incarceration. Melissa also volunteered on the Pathways Vermont Development Team to support fundraising and marketing efforts.

Furthermore, Melissa served as a Community Engagement Coordinator at Addison County Community Trust, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board AmeriCorps. In this role, they secured grant funding, developed and executed programming, and provided project support for funding initiatives.

Finally, Melissa worked as a Webmaster for the Burlington Book Festival, where they updated and maintained the festival's website and managed SEO and formatting.

Overall, Melissa Nelson brings a wealth of experience in content strategy, marketing, fundraising, and community engagement across different industries and organizations.

Melissa Nelson completed their primary education at Concord High School. Melissa then pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Writing from Champlain College, during the period of 2011 to 2015. Melissa later enrolled at Columbia College Chicago in 2020, where they focused on Nonprofit Management and Leadership. While their degree status at Columbia College Chicago is not specified, it can be assumed that they undertook some coursework or training in that field. Additionally, Melissa obtained a certification as a Certified Professional Raiser's Edge User (bCRE-Pro) from Blackbaud in July 2020.