Melissa Silvestri

Melissa Silvestri has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Melissa began their career at VarsityBooks.com as a Marketing Associate and Assistant Program Manager in 1999. Melissa then worked as a Special Events Coordinator at Lindy Promotions from 2001 to 2003, and as a Special Events Manager at Food & Friends from 2003 to 2004. Melissa subsequently served as the Director of Special Events at Dress for Success Worldwide from 2004 to 2008, and as a Regional Director at the American Heart Association from 2008 to 2009. From 2009 to 2013, they worked as an Event Consultant while self-employed. Melissa then joined Washington Market School as an Event Coordinator from 2015 to 2016. Melissa also worked as an Emerald Coach at Beachbody from 2015 to 2023. Furthermore, Melissa was involved with Tinkergarten since 2015, first as a New York City Leader teaching outdoor play-based learning classes in Central Park, and later as a Leader Scout responsible for assessing candidates nationwide. Since 2016, they have been working as the Head Teacher at West Side Montessori School.

Melissa Silvestri attended the University of Virginia from 1995 to 1999, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English Language and Literature, General.