Melissa Silva

Melissa Silva is a seasoned professional with a strong background in Business Development and Negotiations, having worked at top companies like Meta, The Walt Disney Company, and The Boeing Company.

She has a track record of successfully leading high-value deals and projects in various content verticals, such as gaming, sports, news, creators, entertainment, and social impact.

As a skilled negotiator, Melissa has experience in signing leading streamers, licensing original international news docuseries and entertainment programming, and acquiring content from subject matter experts, journalists, authors, and celebrity talent.

Moreover, she has collaborated with content teams to establish investment decision frameworks and develop systems and processes for partnerships and deal work, showcasing her ability to navigate ambiguity.

Melissa studied Summa Cum Laude, achieving a B.S. in Economics & B.A. in Sustainability, with a minor in International Relations & Politics at the W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University.

Her professional journey includes roles such as Consultant at NBCUniversal, Deal Lead - Business Development & Content Acquisition at Meta, Head Of Business Development at ABC News within The Walt Disney Company, and various positions at Boeing, including International Business Development and participation in the Business Career Foundation Program.

Moreover, Melissa has had the privilege of working at prestigious organizations such as The White House in the Office of the First Lady, Mrs. Michelle Obama, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control at the United States Department of Treasury, further enriching her diverse experience and skill set.