Melissa Chambers

About Melissa Chambers

Creative, resourceful and mission-driven consultative and enterprise sales leader with extensive experience in international education, adept at cultivating relationships with key stakeholders across levels. I approach client interactions with thoughtful care, curiosity, focused on growth and partnership development. I am deeply committed to living the values of antiracism and inclusivity. I\'m a natural connector and love engaging with people from a variety of diverse backgrounds and global communities. I greatly value dialogue and discourse; one of my favorite things to do is to facilitate a discussion to hear multiple perspectives and identify new insights. My compassionate leadership style is grounded in active listening, building consensus, advocacy, and action—empowering others to lead. I have an extensive background working remotely and managing multiple projects. I offer exemplary written and verbal communications with careful attention to detail. High-Impact Client Engagement Partnership Development & Negotiation Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Mentoring Inclusive Excellence & Advocacy Strategic Planning Cross-Functional Team Building Community Stewardship | Facilitating International Higher Education Project Management Design Thinking Professional Writing and Editing Intercultural Competency CRM (Salesforce) G-Suite Microsoft Office Suite Slack, Handshake & Atlassian Confluence Trello Social Media & Virtual Team Platforms Expertise in sexual health; sexual assault prevention and bystander intervention training; BIPOC & LGBTQ+ advocacy and support; diversity, equity, and inclusion. Highlighted Sessions: Sexual Health Abroad through the LGBTQI+ Lens, Keynote Speaker Diversity Abroad Community Discussion Series (2019) Removing Barriers and Creating Brave Spaces Abroad: Supporting Underrepresented Students on Your Study Abroad Program, Chair Clemson University Faculty Workshop (2018) Women Abroad Workshop, Chair and Panel Moderator University of South Carolina Global Carolina Pre-Departure Seminar (20••••20) Bystander Intervention in the Study Abroad Context, Co-Chair and Presenter State Department Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) Health, Safety, and Security Seminar (2017) Training the Trainer: The Campus SaVE Act, Bystander Intervention, and Study Abroad, Co-Chair and Presenter The Forum on Education Abroad National Conference (2015) & NAFSA: Association of International Educators Regional Conference (2013) Actively exploring leadership opportunities. Contact: m••••••••@gmail.com.

Experience

1. Associate Vice President, Higher Education

   WorldStrides

   Aug 2021 — Present · US

Education

• Western Michigan University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English and Spanish

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Communication Studies