Melissa Gustafson

Melissa Gustafson, CMP, is a seasoned events professional with extensive experience in managing large-scale global events. Currently serving as Senior Global Events Manager at Red Hat since August 2022, Melissa oversees flagship events such as Red Hat Summit and AnsibleFest, attracting over 6,000 attendees. Prior to this role, Melissa held positions at Soundings® as Global Events Strategy Manager and at Miller Tanner Associates in various capacities including Director of Global Experiences, focusing on event planning for commercial clients. Earlier experiences include roles at Vail Valley Foundation and Cohn Marketing, alongside an academic background from Vanderbilt University and Università per Stranieri di Siena.