Melissa Shamis
About Melissa Shamis
Melissa Shamis is a Senior Org Designer and Change Lead with extensive experience in organizational design and change management. She has worked with various industries to enhance talent strategies and has a strong educational background, holding an MBA from Northwestern University and a BBA from the University of Michigan.
Current Role at August Public
Melissa Shamis serves as the Senior Org Designer and Change Lead at August Public, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on embedding new behaviors through change management, applying her consulting approach to enhance organizational effectiveness. Her work is conducted remotely from Chicago, Illinois.
Previous Experience at IDEO
Melissa Shamis previously worked at IDEO, where she held two positions. From 2019 to 2021, she was a Senior Organization Designer, and from 2022 to 2023, she served as the Organization Design Lead. During her time at IDEO, she contributed to various projects aimed at improving organizational design and effectiveness in Chicago, Illinois.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Shamis earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, where she studied Organizational Effectiveness and Strategy. Her expertise includes developing operating models, career pathing strategies, and human-centered design.
Professional Background
Melissa Shamis has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She was an Organizational Effectiveness Intern at Beacon Associates, Inc. in 2009, and held several positions at ZS, including Human Resources Specialist - Strategic Initiatives, Human Resources Manager - Strategic Business Initiatives, and Business Consultant from 2014 to 2018. Her experience spans industries such as healthcare, education, professional services, and financial services.
Focus on Change Management
Melissa Shamis emphasizes the importance of embedding new behaviors through change management in her consulting work. She is inspired by creative approaches to employee engagement and the reinvention of traditional talent practices. Her specialization in workshop design and facilitation supports her efforts to drive organizational change effectively.