Melissa Straffi

Melissa Straffi currently serves as a Junior Commercial Loan Portfolio Manager and Commercial Banking Relationship Specialist at ConnectOne Bank, where responsibilities include acquiring, retaining, and expanding banking relationships for business and consumer clients. Previously, Melissa held various roles at Nordstrom from July 2014 to January 2021, culminating as the Women's Apparel Department Manager, overseeing departments with a total volume responsibility of $4 million. Earlier experience includes positions as a Finance Accounting Intern and Administrative Assistant at American Repertory Ballet. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business/Commerce from Drew University, earned in 2013.