Melissa Merson

Former USA Triathlon Vice President & World Triathlon Executive Board Member at USA Triathlon

Melissa Merson has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Melissa began their career as a Tax Senior Manager at Deloitte in 1992 and worked there until 2000. Following that, they served as the Associate Director for Communications at the Congressional Budget Office from December 2000 to February 2011. In this role, they led the agency's media relations, managed complex federal budget information, and served as the official spokesperson.

In 2000, Melissa Merson was selected as a volunteer for Project G.O.L. at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee and continued in that role until June 2015. Melissa also held the position of Director of Communications at the Pan-Florida Challenge from December 2016 to July 2019.

Melissa Merson has extensive experience in the field of triathlons. Melissa served as the Head Coach/Race Director at TRIATHLON FAMILY USA, INC. starting in June 2014. Prior to that, they held the position of Vice President at USA Triathlon and was a member of the World Triathlon Executive Board.

In 2011, Melissa Merson became a Social Media Consultant at m2 strategies. Currently, they are working as a Certified End of Life Doula at Floradoula LLC, starting from August 2021.

Overall, Melissa Merson has had a successful career with diverse roles in taxation, public affairs, volunteer work, communications, and sports management.

Melissa Merson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from the University of Maryland. No specific start or end year for their education at this institution is provided. Additionally, there is mention of another unspecified educational experience without details regarding the institution, degree name, or field of study. Melissa Merson has also obtained additional certifications, including being a Continental Technical Official certified by World Triathlon in February 2023, a Certified End of Life Doula certified by Doulagivers in March 2021, and a Certified Coach certified by USA Triathlon in 2006. There is a mention of a Certified Race Director certification from USA Triathlon, but no specific information regarding the year of obtaining this certification.

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  • Former USA Triathlon Vice President & World Triathlon Executive Board Member

    January, 1995 - present

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