Melissa Garon

Melissa Garon is a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in start-up and large enterprise settings, focused on developing, building, and overseeing learning programs and HR functions. Her dedication lies in advocating for inclusive recruiting practices to foster diverse and equitable work environments, particularly championing women and underrepresented minorities in the workforce and technology sector. Melissa is known for being an inclusive leader, self-starter, adaptable, creative thinker, positive force, passionate individual, and empathetic team player. She holds educational qualifications including a Certificate in Human Resource Management from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor's Degree with a double major in Communication and Sociology from UC Santa Barbara. Prior to her current role, Melissa has held various positions at reputable organizations such as ModelExpand, Adobe, MoPub (acquired by Twitter), Marin Software, BlackRock, Capital Group - American Funds, and J.P. Morgan.