Program Coordinator

Melissa serves as the Program Coordinator for Sundog Theatre, where she supports production operations and Sundog Theatre’s Arts-in-Education initiatives. Combining her extensive background in stage management with strong organizational skills, she brings both creativity and structure to every project.
A Staten Island native, Melissa is also an alumna of Sundog Theatre, having performed in Musical Theatre Kids productions. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in History and Theatre from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, followed by a Master of Science in History from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.
Now back stateside, Melissa has returned to her theatrical roots at Sundog Theatre, where she is passionate about fostering arts education and building meaningful community connections. Her personal arts experience includes writing, painting, and jewelry making. She firmly believes color-coding can change the world.
