Melissa Cassel

Melissa Cassel is currently the Dean of Students at Walnut Hill School for the Arts. Prior to that, they were the Director of Student Life and Health Services at New England Conservatory from August 1995 to December 1998. Before that, they were an Addictions Consultant at Brigham and Women's Hospital from January 1993 to December 1995. Her first job out of college was as the Director of Student Life at Thomas College from January 1989 to December 1991.

Melissa Cassel holds a Master of Social Work from Boston College and a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Soviet Studies from Colby College.

They work with Michael Bucco - Director of Events & Production, John Della Cioppa - Director of Facilities & Operations, and Jeanne O'Rourke - Chief Creative Officer. Melissa Cassel reports to Antonio Viva, Head of School.