Melissa Graham

Born and raised in Milwaukee, she is a first-generation college graduate and proud Latina with over ten years of experience in marketing and leadership.

She started her career in a real newsroom before joining the dark side as a marketing manager for medical associations and nonprofits. The versatility of these roles allowed her to learn and lead in multiple channels throughout her career, from PR to event planning, newsletters to paid advertising.

When she felt her digital skills were not moving fast enough, she dove into the agency world where she turned messy search problems into clear, growth-focused strategies—often working closely with clients and jumping into execution to make things happen fast. She loves building strong teams, keeping things collaborative and delivering smart, practical results that make a big difference.

She participates in community events with the Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee and recently joined their Board Pipeline Initiative. She is also a proud alumna of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, whose mission is to build the next generation of Latino leaders.

In her free time, she enjoys wine, gardening, and playing with her two pups. She admittedly watches a lot of anime and horror movies, plus has been known to play a few board games.