Melissa K.

Melissa K. currently serves as the Director of Events & Protocol for the State of Hawaii and holds the position of Deal Partner at Ganas Ventures, focusing on investments in Web 2 and Web 3 community-driven startups. Prior experience includes roles such as Regional Marketing Manager for CareMates, Chief of Staff at BoxJelly, and various positions within the venture capital field, including Fellowships at IDEA Fund Partners and Goddess Gaia Ventures. Melissa has also made significant contributions as Director of Marketing and Public Relations for the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation, and played key roles in marketing and operations at both The Kadena Gift Corner and BoxJelly. Academic credentials include an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as well as study at Yonsei University.