Melissa Stevens
About Melissa Stevens
Melissa Stevens is a Senior Social Media Strategist with over a decade of experience in social media strategy and marketing, focusing on advocacy and engagement. She currently teaches at Cabrini University and has held various roles in communications and marketing at organizations such as Catholic Relief Services and IMRE.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Melissa Stevens has served as the Senior Social Media Strategist at Catholic Relief Services since 2014. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing social media strategies that enhance advocacy and engagement. Her work contributes to the organization's mission of supporting those in need through effective communication and outreach. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Web Producer at the same organization for seven months in 2013-2014.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Stevens holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Communication from Cabrini University, which she completed from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background supports her expertise in social media strategy and marketing, which she has been involved in for over a decade. She teaches courses in Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate programs, focusing on Content Marketing and Social Media Engagement and Advocacy.
Previous Employment History
Before her tenure at Catholic Relief Services, Melissa worked in various roles that contributed to her expertise in communications and marketing. She was an Associate Editor at Gregory FCA from 2009 to 2011, a Program Manager for Social Marketing at IMRE from 2011 to 2013, and a Corporate Communications Coordinator at Philadelphia Newspapers from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she briefly served as a Public Relations Associate at The American College in 2006.
Teaching Experience
Since 2021, Melissa Stevens has been an Adjunct Instructor at Cabrini University. In this capacity, she teaches Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate courses. Her courses emphasize Content Marketing and Social Media Engagement and Advocacy, reflecting her extensive experience in the field and her commitment to educating the next generation of marketing professionals.