Melissa Mazman
About Melissa Mazman
Melissa Mazman is a Product Lead currently working at Substack since 2022. She has held various product management roles at companies such as Nextdoor, Rebel Girls, and Omnia Media, Inc., and has co-founded multiple startups.
Current Role at Substack
Melissa Mazman serves as Product Lead at Substack, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing product development and strategy, focusing on enhancing user engagement and experience. Her leadership contributes to Substack's mission of empowering writers and creators through innovative product solutions.
Previous Experience at Rebel Girls
Prior to her current role, Melissa Mazman was the Chief Product Officer at Rebel Girls from 2020 to 2022. In this capacity, she led product initiatives aimed at inspiring and empowering young girls through storytelling and media. Her work involved developing engaging content and products that resonate with the target audience.
Experience at Nextdoor
Melissa Mazman worked at Nextdoor as the Head of Product, Engagement from 2019 to 2020. During her tenure, she focused on enhancing user engagement strategies and product features to foster community interaction. Her efforts contributed to the platform's growth in user participation.
Background in Product Management
Melissa Mazman has extensive experience in product management across various organizations. She held the position of Director of Product at Omnia Media, Inc. in 2015 and served as Senior Product Manager at the same company from 2014 to 2015. Her background includes co-founding Pixel Labs, Inc. and Page 27, where she led product development efforts.
Educational Background
Melissa Mazman earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from California State University, Northridge, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. During her academic career, she also worked as a Research Assistant to Dr. Scott Plunkett, gaining valuable research experience that complements her professional expertise in product development.