Melissa Walden is a distinguished research and organizational development leader, currently serving as the Managing Partner at Waymaker Space LLC. In her role, she provides strategic direction and leadership, ensuring the company's continued growth and success. Prior to Waymaker, Melissa held multiple leadership and technical roles in higher education and industry. She boasts an in-depth understanding of business operations, strategic planning, behavioral research, coaching and project/team management. Her excellent leadership skills, combined with her innovative thinking, have been instrumental in driving her organizations’ success. Melissa holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering as well as a MS and PhD in Educational Administration and Human Resource Development. She is known for her ability to create synergies between diverse groups and build strong business relationships.More...