Former CIO turned technology leadership & data privacy consultant, Melissa is highly qualified in adult learning, data governance, cybersecurity and enterprise technology leadership and has earned a national reputation for her expertise. She has been invited to speak on the subjects by several national organizations, including the US Department of Education, Federal Trade Commission, Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), Future of Privacy Forum, and Project Unicorn. She has contributed to several nationally published whitepapers and articles. As a certified teacher in Missouri with a Master’s Degree in Education Technology, Melissa brings a unique skill set that combines the understanding of complex networks, educational philosophy and leadership. Not only was she one of the first 46 individuals in the nation to become a Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL), she led her district to become one of the first seven districts in the nation to earn the Trusted Learning Environment Seal.