Melissa F.

Melissa F. is an accomplished HR professional with significant experience in global people management and partnership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as Senior Global People Partner at Zapier, Melissa collaborates with senior executives in Product Development and Engineering, driving HR strategies and initiatives. Prior roles include Global HR Business Partner at Zendesk, where Melissa supported international teams and managed M&A integrations, and People & Culture Lead at Smooch.io, responsible for HR operations before its acquisition by Zendesk. Melissa's earlier experience includes an HR Business Partner role at Unbounce, focusing on talent and recruitment for diverse teams, and an HR Administrator position managing various administrative aspects. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Affairs from Simon Fraser University and has pursued further studies in International Studies and History at Koç Üniversitesi, as well as additional coursework at McGill University.