Melissa Franada

Melissa Franada has over 10 years of work experience in marketing, communications, and event management. Melissa is currently the Marketing Director at McGaw YMCA. Prior to that, they worked as the Communications and Marketing Manager at Illinois Collaboration on Youth from 2021 to 2022.

Before their role at Illinois Collaboration on Youth, Melissa was the Director of Marketing and Communications at Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce from 2019 to 2021. Melissa also served as the Executive Director at Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce from 2018 to 2019.

Melissa's experience includes working at the Chicago Parks Foundation as the Director of Events and Event Partnerships in 2018. Earlier in their career, they were the Marketing and Events Coordinator at Edgewater Chamber of Commerce from 2016 to 2018.

Melissa's work experience also includes roles at Whole Foods Market, where they served as the Marketing and Community Relations Specialist from 2015 to 2015. Prior to that, they worked as an Event Specialist from 2013 to 2015 and began their career at Whole Foods Market in customer service from 2009 to 2013.

Melissa Franada has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois Chicago. It is not mentioned when they completed their degree. Melissa's education history also includes studying at DePaul University, but no further information about their degree or field of study is provided.