Melissa Kirschner

Melissa Kirschner is a seasoned content and marketing professional with extensive experience in various roles across multiple organizations. Since May 2016, Melissa has been serving as a Senior Content Manager and Messaging Architect at Synopsys Inc., alongside the role of Web Editor-in-Chief for the Content Strategy Team. Prior to this, Melissa held the position of Senior Marketing Communications Manager at Appspace, where responsibilities included managing projects across seven time zones and executing marketing campaigns. From 2003 to 2013, Melissa worked at Cadence Design Systems as a Senior Marketing Writer and Senior Managing Editor, focusing on high-impact content creation that drove web traffic and generated leads. Earlier roles included Marketing Copywriter at Cadence Design Systems, Sole Proprietor of Melissa Kirschner Writing and Editing Services, Senior Editor at Aspect Communications, and Editor at Upside Magazine. Melissa holds a B.A. in English Literature, Art History, and German Language from the University of California, Davis, and a certification in Professional Editing and Technical Writing from the University of California, Berkeley.