Melissa Koester

Melissa Koester has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Melissa currently serves as the Director of Corporate & Foundation Partnerships at Project HOPE, starting in 2023. Prior to this, Melissa worked at Give To Get as a Brand Partnerships Manager from July 2020 to January 2022. Melissa also has experience as a Corporate Social Responsibility and Partnership Development Professional at MK Consulting, LLC, where they provided consulting services and connected corporate and nonprofit sectors for positive change from June 2014 to October 2021. Melissa has also held positions at One Story Productions, Project C.U.R.E., Crocs, Inc., Trex Company, and PPG Industrial Coatings, showcasing their skills in business development, corporate social responsibility, key account management, and sales.

Melissa Koester obtained their Bachelor's degree in Communications and Physiology from Purdue University, where they studied from 1992 to 1996.