Melissa Foster

Melissa Foster, MPA, has significant experience in fundraising and campaign development, currently serving as the Campaign Development Director for the Mid-Atlantic Region at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society since August 2015. Achievements include exceeding revenue goals by substantial margins, successfully advocating for parental leave policy improvements, and pivoting fundraising efforts to virtual platforms during the pandemic. Previous roles include Campaign Manager positions for various initiatives where revenue growth and strategic planning were emphasized. Prior to this, Melissa worked at The Ohio State University and Gracehaven, enhancing operational and development initiatives. Melissa holds a Master of Public Administration from Walden University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of Akron.