Melissa Lazaro

Melissa Lazaro currently serves as the Communications Manager for the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (National CAPACD), where responsibilities include overseeing digital communications, social media management, and e-mail marketing. Previously, Melissa worked as a Communications Associate for the Accountability Framework initiative at Rainforest Alliance, focusing on social media strategy and document translation. Additionally, Melissa held the role of Client Relations Associate at Student Veterans of America, supporting a vast network of schools and student veterans. Early in the career, Melissa completed an internship at Article 25, contributing to a major fundraising event. Melissa holds a Master of Science in Human Rights from The London School of Economics and Political Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Global Affairs, Conflict Analysis, and Resolution from George Mason University.