Melissa Lappe

Melissa Lappe is an experienced administrative professional with a diverse background in executive support and coordination. Currently serving as the Senior Executive Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the College of Computing and Software Engineering at Kennesaw State University since January 2022, Melissa previously held the role of Executive Administrative Assistant to the VP of Consulting at Northwestern Benefit, where responsibilities included calendar management, report generation, and meeting coordination. Other notable positions include Scheduling Coordinator at Specimen Tree, LLC, and Executive Assistant at Sophia Academy, where involvement in strategic planning was key. Melissa's extensive experience also includes roles at Cox Enterprises and Forsyth County Youth Shelter, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Sociology/Anthropology from Elon University earned in 1997.