Melissa McDonough

Melissa McDonough is an experienced intelligence and investigations professional currently serving as the Staff Manager of Safety and Integrity Operations at GitHub. With a robust background in both the government and private sectors, they specialize in creative strategies to address complex security challenges, focusing on proactive abuse detection and mitigation. Previously, they held significant roles at companies such as Airbnb, where they led teams in risk intelligence and product safety, and Booz Allen Hamilton. Additionally, Melissa supports graduate students and alumni as a Career Coach at Georgetown University, guiding them in their career pursuits within the intelligence community and beyond. Melissa earned a Master’s Degree from Georgetown University and a Bachelor’s Degree from The George Washington University.