Melissa Oden is an accomplished artist and academic advisor with a passion for the arts and education. She holds an MFA in Fine Art from The City College of New York, a BFA in Fine Art from The University of Texas at Austin, and has also studied Studio Art at American University. Melissa's expertise lies in undergraduate advising and she has served as Director of Undergraduate Advising for the Division of Humanities and the Arts at City College of New York. She has also worked as an Academic Advisor, Administrative Assistant & Assistant to the Dean, and Design Assistant for various organizations. Melissa's artistic background and interest in education make her a valuable asset to any academic or artistic community.