Melissa Hodgson

Melissa Hodgson, ABC, APR, is a proven communication executive with decades of experience in a wide variety of industries. As vice president, Melissa oversees development and delivery of best-in-class public relations services for the agency’s clients.

Melissa has led communication strategy for hospitals, insurance companies and organizations across a spectrum of industries including healthcare, insurance, economic development, hospitality, oil and gas. She has successfully represented employers and clients to media, governmental contacts, the public and business leaders. She has more than 20 years’ experience in management, strategic business communication and public relations.

Melissa’s work has earned the highest honors including the international Gold Quill and recognition from International Association of Business Communicators, Public Relations Society of America, American Marketing Association, Ad Club, Press Club and Web Marketing Association.

Melissa is accredited by both Public Relations Society of America (APR) and International Association of Business Communicators (ABC). The dual accreditation indicates her commitment to the rigorous national and international standards for senior communicators. She earned a bachelor’s degree in speech communication and public relations from the University of Alabama. Melissa has served on the St. Tammany Parish government transition team 2020, boards of the Chamber St. Tammany West, WST YMCA, Leadership St. Tammany and Three Rivers Art Festival.

Melissa has a unique perspective on strategic communication, having led corporate, agency and independent settings. Most recently, she directed communication strategy for St. Tammany Health System.