Melissa Smith

Melissa Smith is a Merchant at Target, specializing in category and assortment strategy along with brand partnerships and launches. They previously served as the Food & Beverage Operations Director at Twin Cities Co-op Partners from 2015 to 2020, and worked as a Merchant/Buyer for Non-alcoholic Adult Beverages and Beer at Target from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, Melissa held consulting roles at Zeus Jones between 2017 and 2019 and was the Executive Director at Common Roots Catering from 2014 to 2015. They are currently pursuing further education at the University of St. Thomas.