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Melissa Landry
Principal at Landry & Associates
Melissa Landry is a seasoned public relations professional and strategic communications consultant based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.1 She is the Principal at Landry & Associates, a firm she founded in 2008.1 With over 15 years of high-level experience in corporate, governmental, and non-profit sectors, Melissa specializes in public policy, strategic planning, effective public and media relations, and issue management.1
Currently, Melissa serves as the President of ACE Scholarships Louisiana, a role she has held since January 2022.1 In this position, she leads a nonprofit organization that provides privately funded K-12 scholarships for economically disadvantaged students throughout Louisiana.1
Melissa's professional background includes:
- Strategic Communications Consultant at Landry and Associates (2008-2021)1
- Press Secretary and Deputy Communications Director for the Louisiana Recovery Authority, State of Louisiana (2005-2008)1
- Communications Specialist at the Office of the Governor, State of Louisiana (2004-2005)1
Her educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Louisiana State University1
- Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Global Strategy & Finance from Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business, where she graduated with honors1
Throughout her career, Melissa has demonstrated expertise in community outreach, traditional and digital marketing strategies, and branding communications.1 She has also been involved in high-profile public relations campaigns and has experience working with major media outlets.1