Speaking
Keynotes, workshops, and panels on AI strategy, marketing operations, nonprofit leadership, and the future of work in South Florida.
A structured approach to building an AI strategy that delivers measurable results. Covers readiness assessment, roadmap development, governance, and implementation priorities for organizations at any stage of AI adoption.
Key Takeaways
Audience
Business executives, entrepreneurs, chambers of commerce, professional associations
Format
Keynote, workshop, or panel
Duration
30 to 90 minutes
How organizations can deploy AI responsibly, transparently, and in alignment with their values. Covers policy frameworks, oversight mechanisms, risk management, and the organizational culture required for sustainable AI adoption.
Key Takeaways
Audience
Corporate boards, government agencies, nonprofit leadership, compliance professionals
Format
Keynote, workshop, or panel
Duration
45 to 90 minutes
How AI is reshaping the regional economy, workforce requirements, and business competitiveness across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. Practical guidance for business leaders, workforce development organizations, and economic development agencies.
Key Takeaways
Audience
Economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, workforce development agencies, government agencies
Format
Keynote or panel
Duration
30 to 60 minutes
How AI is transforming marketing strategy, content creation, automation, and customer engagement. Practical guidance for marketing leaders navigating the shift from traditional to AI-powered marketing.
Key Takeaways
Audience
Marketing executives, CMOs, marketing teams, business owners
Format
Keynote, workshop, or panel
Duration
45 to 90 minutes
An introduction to GTM engineering and how it is transforming the way organizations build and operate their go-to-market systems. Covers the intersection of marketing operations, sales operations, and revenue operations.
Key Takeaways
Audience
Revenue leaders, marketing executives, sales leaders, operations professionals
Format
Keynote or workshop
Duration
45 to 75 minutes
Practical AI applications for nonprofit fundraising, grant development, donor engagement, and operational efficiency. Grounded in real implementation experience with Florida nonprofits.
Key Takeaways
Audience
Nonprofit executives, development directors, board members, foundation staff
Format
Keynote, workshop, or panel
Duration
45 to 90 minutes
Melissa's personal story of advocacy following the Alex Barton case — and the lessons in leadership, resilience, community mobilization, and the power of a single voice to drive systemic change.
Key Takeaways
Audience
Nonprofit conferences, leadership forums, community organizations, disability rights advocates
Format
Keynote or fireside chat
Duration
30 to 60 minutes
Nonprofit executives and development directors
Business owners and executives
Government agency leadership
Marketing professionals and executives
Economic development professionals
Disability rights advocates and nonprofit leaders
Melissa is available for conferences, corporate events, nonprofit forums, government agency presentations, and chamber of commerce events across South Florida and beyond.
Melissa speaks on AI strategy for business leaders, AI governance and responsible AI deployment, marketing in the age of AI, GTM engineering, AI for nonprofits, AI and the future of work in South Florida, and advocacy and leadership. She is available for keynotes, workshops, and panel discussions.
Speaking inquiries can be submitted through the contact page or the speaking page. Melissa is available for conferences, corporate events, nonprofit forums, and government agency presentations across South Florida and beyond.
Speaking fees vary based on event type, location, and format. Contact Melissa directly through the speaking inquiry form for fee information and availability.
Melissa is available for keynote presentations, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and fireside chats. Most talks range from 30 to 90 minutes. Custom formats for corporate training and team workshops are also available.
Yes. Melissa has spoken at nonprofit conferences, chamber of commerce events, government agency presentations, marketing professional association events, economic development forums, and disability rights advocacy events across Palm Beach County, the Treasure Coast, and South Florida.