Melissa Barash is a community-builder and connector with a diverse educational background. She studied at Marlboro High School, pursued French studies at Le Collège International de Cannes during a study abroad program, and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies & Public Relations from the University of Rhode Island. Melissa has held various roles in several organizations, including serving as Chief Of Staff at Mission Driven Finance, Advisor at Asmbl, Founding Member at Fast Company Executive Board, Champion of Thank You Small Business at Silver Lining Ltd, Venture Partner at Republic, Founding Partner at Left Tackle Capital, Council Curator at NationSwell, Relationship Manager at LinkedIn, and Account Executive/Sales Associate at Intralinks.