Melissa S.

Melissa S. has a diverse work experience, starting in 2006 as a Supervisor in the Child Victim Identification Program at the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. In this role, they provided analytical support for the investigation of child sexual abuse images and collaborated with law enforcement teams globally.

In 2014, Melissa took on the role of Project Manager at the same organization. During this time, they oversaw a grant project that focused on researching and reporting on organizational practices, legal frameworks, and technical challenges related to hotlines responding to online child sexual abuse material. Melissa successfully engaged with hotlines from over 45 countries, achieving a participation rate of 98% for the survey.

After their project management role, Melissa worked as a Project Management Consultant at the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children from 2016 to 2017.

Since 2017, Melissa has been working at Thorn, initially as a Research Consultant and then as a Senior Program Manager. Currently, they hold the position of Head of Research & Insights.

Overall, Melissa's work experience demonstrates their expertise in research, project management, and their dedication to combatting child sexual abuse.

Melissa S. completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in History at the University of Michigan from 2000 to 2004. Melissa then pursued a Master's degree in Forensic Science at The George Washington University from 2005 to 2007. In addition to their formal education, Melissa also participated in a study abroad semester at the University of Pittsburgh Semester at Sea in 2003. Prior to their university studies, Melissa attended Westminster School, but no specific dates or degree information are provided for this institution.