Melissa Dipento

Melissa DiPento is an experienced lecturer and adjunct professor who has taught journalism courses at various institutions including Brooklyn College, Rutgers University, and Marymount Manhattan College. Melissa has also served in editorial roles such as Deputy Project Editor at THE CITY NY and as a mentor and educator at programs like City Limits and The School of The New York Times Summer Academy. Melissa's expertise extends to areas such as engagement journalism, multimedia storytelling, and entrepreneurial journalism. Melissa holds a Master of Arts in Social Journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.