Melissa Lerma

Melissa Lerma has a diverse work experience in various roles related to communications and marketing. Melissa currently serves as the Global Communications Director - Cosmetic Ingredients at Symrise AG since February 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Givaudan from January 2015 to February 2022 as the Global Communications & PR Manager - Fragrance & Beauty. Melissa also has experience at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. as a Regional Corporate Communications Coordinator for Europe, Middle East & Africa from September 2013 to January 2015. Moreover, Melissa worked as a Strategic Communications Consultant (Sustainability Practicum) at The American University of Paris from December 2012 to January 2013. Melissa also gained experience as a Marketing Communications Specialist at H2O Partners, Inc. from September 2010 to September 2012. Furthermore, Melissa worked as a Communications & Policy Associate (University of Texas Bill Archer Fellowship) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from August 2009 to September 2010.

Melissa Lerma holds a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Global Communications from The American University of Paris, which they completed in 2013. Melissa also obtained a Bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Brownsville, where they studied from 2006 to 2010. In addition, Melissa has a certification as a Certified Change Practitioner from Prosci, which they acquired in 2019. Melissa also participated in the Congressman Bill Archer Fellowship at The University of Texas at Austin, although the exact duration is not provided.