Melinda Marchesi

Melinda Marchesi has an extensive work experience in the financial services and marketing sectors. Melinda started their career as an Editor at Chilton Publishing Company in 1995, before transitioning to positions at Towers Watson. At Towers Watson, they held various roles, including Director of Internet Marketing and Global Digital Marketing Director, where they managed a team responsible for the corporate internet and intranet sites, focusing on online communication and marketing. In 2010, they joined JPMorgan Chase & Co. as the Director of Digital Marketing, Credit Cards, overseeing growth across digital channels for credit card acquisitions. Melinda later became the Chief Marketing Officer and Managing Director for Home Lending and the Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Consumer Products for Chase Auto.

In 2020, Marchesi became the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Commercial Officer at Momentum Financial Services Group, leading revenue-generating activities for this alternative financial services company serving underbanked customers in the US and Canada. Melinda then became a Strategic Advisor at WealthMore in 2022, before joining Prosper Marketplace as the Chief Marketing Officer in 2023. Melinda is currently responsible for driving commercial growth, marketing, communications, and analytics for this fintech company. Additionally, Marchesi serves as an Independent Board Member at Harley-Davidson Financial Services since 2024.

Melinda Marchesi earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Journalism from the University of Richmond in the years 1991 to 1995. Melinda later pursued a Master of Arts degree in Professional Communication at La Salle University from 1997 to 2000.