Mellissa Santos has an impressive educational background, having studied a mix of economics, psychology, and classical history at Fairfield University. She then went on to complete her MBA at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. Santos' expertise in people management and her excellent record of professional accomplishments speaks to her overall competence as an HR leader.

Santos has held multiple high-ranking executive roles throughout her career. Currently, she serves as the Vice President of People at Thrasio, a leading e-commerce company. Prior to this, she served as the Chief People Officer at Deputy and as the Interim HR Leader at The Grommet. She has also held positions as the Vice President of Human Resources at Rakuten USA, a Recruiter at Monster Worldwide, and a Recruitment Consultant at Reardon Associates.

Outside of her professional career, Santos has been actively involved in the community. She previously served as a Board Member at The Wish Project Furniture Bank, a nonprofit organization that provides basic household goods to people in need. Santos is a talented and dedicated professional, with extensive experience in leadership, recruitment, and people management. She is a great example of excellence in the HR industry.