Melissa Walker

Melissa Walker is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in both the literary and editorial fields. Currently serving as the Head of Giving Circles and Director of Giving Circles at The States Project since January 2018, Melissa focuses on facilitating political change at the state level. As a Young Adult author since 2006, Melissa has published works with major publishers like Penguin, HarperCollins, and Bloomsbury. A journalist since 2002, Melissa's bylines span numerous prominent publications including Seventeen, Glamour, and The NY Observer. Previous roles include Co-Founder of I Heart Daily, Custom Content Director at Rodale Inc., and Seventeen Prom Editor for Hearst Magazines. Melissa holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Vassar College.