Melissa Shamis

Melissa Shamis is a highly experienced professional with a strong background in organizational design and change management. Melissa is currently serving as a Senior Org Designer and Change Lead at August Public, where they help organizations build more open, agile, and inclusive teams. Prior to this, Melissa worked at IDEO as an Organization Design Lead, where they collaborated on creative, multi-disciplinary teams to tackle organizational design challenges. Melissa also held the position of Senior Organization Designer at IDEO. Before joining IDEO, Melissa worked at ZS, where they gained valuable experience in strategic business initiatives and human resources management. Melissa held various roles at ZS, including Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Specialist, Business Consultant, Business Associate Consultant, and Business Associate. Melissa's career began as an Organizational Effectiveness Intern at Beacon Associates, Inc. Overall, Melissa's work experience showcases their expertise in organizational design, change management, and strategic business initiatives.

Melissa Shamis holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management. Melissa also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, with a focus on Organizational Effectiveness and Strategy.