Emma Mesa-Melendez

Emma Mesa-Melendez, MBA, serves as the Director of Communications at the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts since March 2021, bringing extensive experience in marketing and brand development. As a self-employed marketing professional since September 2019, Emma specializes in social branding, graphic and advertising design, and content management. Previous roles include Independent Contractor in marketing and brand research for New Valley Bank & Trust, and significant positions such as Assistant Branch Manager at Simsbury Bank, PeoplesBank, and United Bank. Emma's academic credentials encompass a Master of Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University and a Bachelor of Arts in Critical Social Thought from Mount Holyoke College, alongside an Associate of Arts from Holyoke Community College.