Melissa Compton

Melissa Compton is an experienced professional in program development and community relations, currently serving as Senior Manager of Program Development at WoodGreen Community Services since July 2025. Previously, Melissa held several key positions at Indigenous Youth Roots (IYR), focusing on culture and wellness programming, community engagement, and youth leadership development. Melissa's work emphasized culturally sensitive support for Indigenous youth, including crisis management and case support at Native Child and Family Services of Toronto. In addition to a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care from Toronto Metropolitan University, Melissa has furthered expertise through multiple post-graduate certifications in areas such as wholistic healing practices and Indigenous knowledges.