Melissa Hope Gardner

Melissa Hope Gardner is a seasoned event production professional with extensive experience in managing high-profile events and activations across various industries. Currently serving as a Senior Event Producer at emc3 and Project Manager/Event Producer at KAP Media, Melissa oversees the logistics and production for significant events like San Diego Comic-Con, along with major activations in prominent sports settings. Previous roles include Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Open Heart Solutions, Head of Experience/Events at The Female Quotient, and various managerial positions at Hadley Media and Terry Hines & Associates, where Melissa successfully executed large-scale marketing events and public relations campaigns for notable clients. Melissa holds a BA in Psychology from San Francisco State University and has a proven track record of building strong client relationships and leading teams to achieve strategic goals.