Melissa Buerkett

Melissa Buerkett is an experienced professional currently serving as the Head of Partnerships at Podium Education. With a background in mental health counseling and psychology, Melissa has held various roles such as Instructor at Brooklyn College, Vice President Partnership Development at AIFS Abroad, and President of the New York Mental Health Counselors Association - Metro NY Chapter. Melissa's career spans across organizations such as Global Experiences, University of Hertfordshire, and New York University. Melissa holds a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from New York University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, as well as a study abroad experience in Labor and Industrial Relations from the University of Oxford.