Melissa Whalen

Melissa Whalen is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in project management, community engagement, and event planning. Currently serving as a Project Management Specialist at USANA Health Sciences since February 2022, Melissa has previously held positions including Project Specialist II and OPO Outdoor Programs and Outreach Market Coordinator at REI, where responsibilities included grant cultivation and event planning. Experience as Events Manager at Salt Lake Culinary Education involved orchestrating corporate and charity culinary experiences, while work as Community Marketing Manager at Ragnar Relay Series focused on strategic development for corporate and charity programs across multiple events. Earlier roles include Operations Coordinator at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp and Certified Child Life Specialist at Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center. Educational qualifications include a Project Management Certification from the Project Management Institute and CORE Certification from Harvard Business School Online, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Texas Tech University.