Communications & Social Justice Campaigns
As communications director, I directed LA CAN's creative vision and messaging, publicly positioning LA CAN as the organizing powerhouse they are. I built a communications approach rooted in bold color and type, striking imagery, and unapologetic copy that made their demands impossible to ignore. At the same time, I centered community voices, ensuring every campaign reflected the people of Skid Row with clarity, dignity and power. The result: a body of work that matched the urgency of frontline organizing with the authority of movement leadership.
Services
Creative Direction
Visual Design
Brand Storytelling
Campaign Development
Digital Marketing
Graphic Design
Photography
Year
2025
Client
Los Angeles Community Action Network (LA CAN)
“Melissa combines talent, integrity, and initiative with a deep commitment to meaningful work. She thrives in high‑pressure campaigns, delivering fast while keeping the process creative and inspiring.”
— Lex Steeping, Organizer with LA CAN and Founding Member of APHC