Melissa Wagner

Melissa Wagner is a seasoned Creative Professional with over 20 years of experience in Public Relations, Marketing, Business Development, Communications, and Operations in the A/E/C community.

She is the founder of WAGNER CREATIVE, a strategic marketing agency in Brooklyn, NY, focusing on supporting creative brands and promoting women-owned and small businesses.

With a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Michigan, Melissa is also an accomplished fine artist with work displayed in galleries, corporate offices, and retail spaces across the US and internationally.

Melissa has a strong background in Operations and was previously the Director of Operations and Associate Principal at Cass Calder Smith Architecture + Interiors, managing offices in San Francisco and New York, overseeing budgets, and cultivating relationships within the marketplace.

She has also worked in marketing and project administration at STUDIOS Architecture in San Francisco.

Committed to community involvement, Melissa is associated with various organizations like Brick & Wonder, Female Design Council NYC, Yerba Buena Community District, and Women in Construction and Real Estate (CREWSF), among others.

Her dedication extends to serving on boards like the Djerassi Resident Artists Program and steering committees such as SHE BUILDS/ Rebuilding Together.

Melissa's expertise, passion for the arts, and commitment to promoting women in the industry make her a prominent figure in the creative and construction sectors.