Melissa R. Markoff Zeltser

Melissa R. Markoff Zeltser serves as the Lead Communications Consultant and Creative Project Manager at Parsons Corporation since April 2020, where expertise includes advising on urban transit initiatives and enhancing networked asset performance. Previous roles include Communications Specialist and Creative Project Manager, contributing to the successful launch of an integrated command center, and Creative Writer, developing marketing copy. Additionally, prior experience as Principal Engineering Coordinator involved creating and editing multimillion-dollar infrastructure proposals. From January 2009 to April 2020, Melissa worked as a Writer and Editor for various clients, co-authoring the humor book "Pluck This," which received notable media attention. Educational credentials include an M.S. in Strategic Communication from Columbia University and a B.A. in Government and Politics from Oberlin College.