Melissa Havel

About Melissa Havel

Hi! I\'m Melissa, Mel or Havel, just never Missy.I grew up in the Bay Area, surrounded by innovation and big ideas. So it’s no surprise to anyone who knows me well that my career has lived at the intersection of technology and storytelling for about three decades.I believe that how you communicate matters as much as what you say. I help companies define and refine their core narrative, then bring it to life through integrated strategies that drive engagement, alignment, and action. I’m known for making complex topics simple, delivering results, and being genuinely fun to work with.

Experience

1. Chief Communications Officer

   Turnitin

   Sep 2025 — Present

   Responsible for developing and implementing strategic communications campaigns that champion Turnitin’s unique value proposition and demonstrate its industry-leading position among both external and internal audiences, during this pivotal moment where AI, academic integrity, and global education landscapes intersect.

Education

• Michigan State University

  BA, Communications, Public Relations

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Graduate course, Integrated Marketing Communications

  2011 — 2011

Skills

• Blogging
• Communication Training
• Reputation Management
• Strategic Communications
• Publicity
• Corporate Communications
• Digital Strategy
• Crisis Communications
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Social Media
• Content Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Crisis Management
• Speech Writing
• Integrated Marketing
• Analyst Relations
• Communications Planning
• Press Releases
• Digital Media
• Public Affairs
• Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Message Development
• Strategy
• Messaging
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations