Melissa Esmundo
About Melissa Esmundo
Melissa Esmundo serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at Change.org since 2023, bringing extensive experience in marketing and leadership from various organizations. She holds an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and a BSBA from Washington University in St. Louis.
Current Role at Change.org
Melissa Esmundo serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at Change.org, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the marketing strategies and initiatives that support the organization's mission. Based in New York, she has been instrumental in enhancing the visibility and outreach of Change.org during her tenure.
Previous Experience in Marketing Leadership
Before joining Change.org, Melissa Esmundo held several significant positions in marketing leadership. She was the Chief Commercial Officer at Teachers Pay Teachers from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, she worked at Zocdoc, where she served as Vice President of Marketing and Local Sales from 2015 to 2018, and briefly as Chief Revenue Officer in 2018. Additionally, she was the Senior Vice President of Digital Marketing at Tough Mudder LLC from 2012 to 2014.
Board Membership and Advisory Roles
Melissa Esmundo is actively involved in various organizations outside her primary role at Change.org. She has been a Board Member at OurFamilyWizard since 2021. She also serves as an Advisor at Hone since 2022 and at Forme Financial since 2023. These roles reflect her commitment to contributing to the growth and development of organizations in the technology and financial sectors.
Educational Background
Melissa Esmundo holds an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business, where she focused on Marketing, Entertainment, Media & Technology. She also earned a BSBA from Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School, with a concentration in Marketing, International Business, and French. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in business and marketing principles.
Early Career Involvement
Melissa Esmundo began her career with The Center, where she was part of the Young Leaders Council from 2009 to 2012. This early experience contributed to her development in leadership and community engagement, setting the stage for her future roles in marketing and management.