Melissa Rouette

Independent Consultant with a focus on supporting educational institutions and nonprofit organizations.

Summary

Melissa Rouette is an accomplished social work professional, journalist and consultant with extensive experience in teaching, program design and civic engagement. She holds a Master of Social Work degree in Clinical Social Work with a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Child & Adolescent Trauma from Rhode Island College. Additionally, she has earned a Bachelor's degree in Newspaper Journalism and Policy Studies from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.
Melissa's professional work experience includes a faculty member position in Social & Behavioral Sciences at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, clinical social work internships, program design and leadership roles in citizen schools, and a teaching position in North Highlands Elementary School in Baton Rouge, LA. 
Currently, Melissa works as an Independent Consultant at Melissa Rouette Independent Consulting where she lends her expertise in social work and civic engagement to a range of private and public organizations. Her expertise in program design and civic engagement can be seen in her work history and highlights the value she will bring to any organization she partners with.