Hello! I’m Melissa
I believe technology should be accessible to everyone, and I’ve spent the last eleven years making that a reality. From hands-on design to building accessibility programs, my work is all about creating inclusive experiences that truly work for people.
My Approach to Inclusive Design
At the heart of my work is a belief that accessibility is more than compliance—it’s a mindset that shapes how people interact with the world. I am a designer and accessibility SME, with experience leading teams and shaping enterprise-wide strategies. I combine hands-on design expertise with the ability to influence vision, guide leaders, and build scalable accessibility systems that make inclusion a reality across products.
I thrive on bridging strategy and empathy: conducting assessments that go beyond checklists, creating training programs that empower teams, and fostering alignment across executives, designers, and engineers. My work drives accessibility as a standard of innovation—delivering experiences that meet the needs of all users, today and in the future. By building awareness, sharing thought leadership, and experimenting with new tools, I drive change that elevates accessibility as a standard of innovation—creating digital experiences that meet and exceed the needs of people with disabilities, today and into the future.
Outside of work, I’m a proud parent to two wonderful children, a craft-maker, a summer gardener, and a lifelong runner—creative outlets that keep me balanced, resilient, and energized to lead.
Notable achievements
Flagship app for Government receiving honorable mention from the White House.
“People’s Choice” 2021 Webby award for United App.
Spoken RX prescription app launches for individuals with vision disabilities.
The first 911 call button saving lives for those with hearing disabilities.