Melissa Angel
About Melissa Angel
Melissa Angel is a Communications Manager at Vaayu, with extensive experience in communications roles at UN Climate Change and other organizations. She holds degrees in Communication and Media Studies, Journalism, and Creative Writing, and has worked on four continents, focusing on inclusive content and impactful campaigns.
Work at Vaayu
Melissa Angel serves as the Communications Manager at Vaayu, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing communication strategies and initiatives that align with the company's objectives. Her work focuses on enhancing the organization's visibility and engagement within the environmental sector.
Experience at UN Climate Change
Melissa Angel has extensive experience with UN Climate Change, where she held multiple roles from 2015 to 2022. Her positions included Communications and Outreach, Digital Communications Officer, Digital Editor, and Communications Specialist. She contributed to various projects aimed at addressing climate change impacts and enhancing communication within the organization. Notably, she worked as a contractor for the Katowice Committee of Experts in 2022.
Educational Background
Melissa Angel studied at Florida State University, where she earned a Master's Degree in Communication and Media Studies from 2014 to 2016. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Creative Writing from the same institution, completed between 2010 and 2012. Additionally, she studied Journalism at the University of Florida in 2010 and participated in the Oxford Executive Leadership Programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, in 2020.
Previous Roles in Communications
Prior to her current position, Melissa Angel worked in various communications roles across different organizations. She served as Communications Coordinator at Global Landscapes Forum from 2019 to 2021 and held positions at Florida State University, SalterMitchellPR, and Turtle Island Restoration Network. Her work has consistently focused on promoting sustainability and environmental awareness.
International Experience and Passion for Inclusion
Melissa Angel has gained diverse international experience by working on four continents. She is passionate about making content accessible in multiple languages to promote inclusion. Her efforts in the environmental sector emphasize the importance of communication in fostering global understanding and collaboration.