Melissa Pasi

Melissa Pasi is an accomplished public affairs professional with extensive experience in strategic communications and leadership roles within prominent organizations. Currently serving as Senior Vice President & Chief of Staff at Burson since April 2025, Melissa also holds a longstanding position at Hill & Knowlton, where contributions include Senior Vice President & Chief of Staff as well as Interim General Manager in Ottawa. Previous roles encompass Vice President & Deputy National Lead in Public Affairs and Senior Account Director, among others. Prior experience includes serving as Director of Public Affairs and Research at the National Airlines Council of Canada and roles at Hill & Knowlton and GSK. Melissa began a career in public affairs as Special Assistant in the Ontario Government. Education was completed at Carleton University.