Melissa Roma
About Melissa Roma
Melissa Roma is a Digital Product Manager with a background in Chemical Engineering and Education Policy. She has held various roles in product management and client education, currently working at Great Minds since 2020.
Current Role as Digital Product Manager
Melissa Roma currently serves as a Digital Product Manager at Great Minds, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the development and management of digital products, ensuring they meet the needs of educators and students. Her experience in digital product management allows her to contribute effectively to the company's mission of providing high-quality educational resources.
Previous Experience at Great Minds
Prior to her current role, Melissa Roma worked at Great Minds in various capacities. She served as an Assistant Digital Product Manager for eight months in 2019 and as a Customer Success Representative for six months in the same year. These positions provided her with a solid foundation in product management and customer engagement within the educational sector.
Educational Background
Melissa Roma earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, completing her studies from 2007 to 2011. She later pursued a Master of Education in Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership, focusing on Diversity and Equity, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2016 to 2018. This educational background equips her with a unique perspective on product development and educational equity.
Work Experience in Technology and Education
Melissa Roma has diverse work experience in both technology and education sectors. She worked as a Reactive Ion Etch Process Engineer at IBM from 2011 to 2013, where she gained technical expertise in semiconductor manufacturing. Additionally, she served as a Client Education Specialist at NAVIS for eight months in 2014-2015, focusing on client training and support. Her role as Volunteer Program and Prevention Coordinator at Saving Grace - Imagine Life Without Violence from 2015 to 2018 further highlights her commitment to community engagement and education.