Melissa Fried

Melissa Fried currently serves as Operations Lead for Partnerships and Portfolio Development at The New York Times since September 2023, previously holding the position of Senior Program Manager at Twill from August 2021 to March 2023. At Twill, Melissa directed the go-to-market strategy for digital health product launches and enhanced user retention through effective communication strategies. Prior to that, Melissa was Senior Manager of Content and Strategy at Meredith Corporation, where operational and strategic oversight for a custom content studio was provided. Experience also includes roles at AOL, where a network of over 500 influencers was established, and earlier positions in various capacities within organizations such as the Girl Scout Council of Greater New York and Pencils of Promise. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Inclusive Elementary and Special Education from Syracuse University.