Melissa Forde is a strategic project leader who brings extensive experience in project management, fundraising, community engagement, and systems change work to every engagement. Her strengths include collaborative leadership, community partnership building, navigating complex power structures, strategic initiative design, cross-sector coalition building, and stakeholder engagement at every level — from grassroots residents to institutional decision-makers. Throughout her career, Melissa has consistently focused on strengthening the systems and spaces that shape young lives, helping communities move toward environments where children and families can thrive. She is known for her ability to translate big-picture vision into actionable strategy, building trust among diverse stakeholders and keeping complex initiatives moving toward measurable impact.