Melissa Caperton
About Melissa Caperton
Melissa Caperton serves as the Senior Director of Education Programs and Partnerships at Encoura, a position she has held since 2022. With extensive experience in educational initiatives, she has previously worked in various leadership roles across organizations such as myFutureNC, ACT, and the American Council on Education.
Work at Encoura
Melissa Caperton serves as the Senior Director of Education Programs and Partnerships at Encoura. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization's initiatives aimed at enhancing educational access and partnerships. Her role involves strategic oversight of education programs, focusing on collaboration with various stakeholders to improve educational outcomes.
Previous Experience in Education
Prior to her current role, Melissa Caperton worked at myFutureNC as the Director of Regional Impact from 2020 to 2021. In this capacity, she focused on regional educational initiatives in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area. Before that, she held the position of Director for the American College Application Campaign at ACT from 2019 to 2020, and at the American Council on Education from 2013 to 2019, where she managed programs aimed at increasing college application rates.
Career Background
Melissa Caperton's career spans various roles in education and public policy. She served as the Director of GEAR UP North Carolina at the University of North Carolina - General Administration from 2007 to 2013. Earlier in her career, she worked at the College Board as Associate Director for K-12 Outreach, Research and Analysis from 2003 to 2007, and at Accenture as a Consultant from 2001 to 2003. Her early experience includes a role as a Graduate Fellow at the Central Intelligence Agency from 1996 to 2000.
Educational Background
Melissa Caperton holds a Master of Public Policy from The College of William and Mary, which she earned from 1999 to 2001. She also completed her undergraduate studies at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from 1995 to 1999. Her educational background supports her extensive career in education and public service.