Melinda Mangiardi is a Communications Specialist at Navacord since December 2021, responsible for leading the development of benefits and retirement publications, collaborating with the marketing team and executives of over 60 insurance brokerages, and creating a variety of communication materials. In addition, Mangiardi serves as a Contributing Editor for Archetype: A Literary Journal, overseeing content selection and copyediting while fostering relationships with authors. Previously, Mangiardi worked as an Account Coordinator at PUNCH Canada Inc., where media relations and content creation played key roles. Mangiardi holds a postgraduate degree in Public Relations and Corporate Communications from Sheridan College and dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Professional Writing and Communication and English Language and Literature from the University of Toronto Mississauga.