Melanie Lesko

Melanie Lesko is an experienced meetings and event professional with a robust background in planning and executing large-scale events. Currently serving as the Meetings Manager at the International Society for Advancement of Cytometry since November 2019, Melanie is responsible for organizing the society's annual conference for 1,800 attendees, overseeing all event logistics from design to sponsorship coordination. Prior to this role, Melanie worked as a Private Event Planner at Congressional Country Club, managing all aspects of private events, and as a Sales Manager at Hyatt Regency Reston, where responsibilities included promoting the hotel for conferences and managing group bookings. Melanie's career began in hospitality, with roles including Event Administrative Assistant and Front Desk Agent. Melanie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Resort Tourism Management from Coastal Carolina University and an educational background from Frederick Community College.