UMass Amherst Foundation
Melissa Schettler has held various roles in event and program management within organizations such as UMass Amherst Foundation, Federal Bar Association, and more. With experience in coordinating conferences, managing meetings, and overseeing professional development departments, Melissa has demonstrated expertise in implementing policies, budget management, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve organizational goals. Schettler's background in Public Relations and Communications from Suffolk University has provided their with a strong foundation for their career in event planning and program coordination.
UMass Amherst Foundation
The UMass Amherst Foundation (UMAF) helps the University realize its mission of access, affordability, and excellence. Established in 2003, the mission of the UMass Amherst Foundation (UMAF) is to support private fundraising on behalf of the faculty, students, and facilities of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The foundation is an independent, privately governed nonprofit located on the Amherst campus. UMAF provides a bridge between donors and the schools, programs, faculty, and students that make up the university. We help to match caring people with meaningful opportunities that support both UMass Amherst’s mission and the personal objectives of our donors.