Melissa Difrancesco

Melissa DiFrancesco is a communications specialist at McKing Consulting, bringing extensive experience in talent acquisition and program management. Previously, in a senior role at World Vision USA, Melissa provided comprehensive recruitment services while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders. At the University of Pennsylvania, multiple roles included overseeing global programs for internships and research abroad, managing the James Joo-Jin Kim Program in Korean Studies, and developing outreach initiatives to promote East Asian studies. Early career experience encompasses graduate admissions at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and an internship at The Carter Center. Melissa holds a Master of Science in International Affairs with a focus on East Asia from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of Southern California.