Elise Hearden Melendez possesses extensive experience in marketing and arts education, holding key roles such as Director of Professional Communities and Marketing Manager at the American Marketing Association, as well as Co-Founder and Executive Director of Motivated Movers NYC. Additional positions include Dance Educator and Curriculum Consultant in a self-employed capacity and Managing Director at Denman Theatre & Dance Co. Elise has also worked as a Client Services Account Executive at Prevail Strategic Marketing and Communications. Academic credentials include a Master of Arts in Arts from Columbia College Chicago and a Bachelor of Science in Dance Education from Oklahoma City University.