Melissa D.

Melissa D. is a seasoned Board Director and Strategic Advisor specializing in defense, aerospace, and national security affairs. They currently serve as a Senior Defense Fellow at Fuse and a Senior Advisor at Vivum AI, among other roles. With a distinguished career that includes significant positions at the U.S. Department of Defense and as a Visiting Fellow at the Center for a New American Security, Melissa has sharpened America's competitive edge in various capacities. They hold a Master's degree in International Relations from The Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor's in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia.