Development
Melissa Charpied comes to BTWC with over a decade of experience in the non-profit sector, specializing in fundraising, development, and program administration. Her work has focused on minority populations in higher education, the military, and the federal government. A victim of cancer, Melissa’s mother passed away when Melissa was 12, which has fueled her passion to encourage everyone to treat each day as gift. As a single mom and domestic violence survivor, she is a fighter and advocate for women around her who experience similar hardships and challenges.
Melissa has an Associate’s Degree from Pasadena City College and Bachelor of Science in Public Policy and Law from USC. Both of her degrees were achieved while she was working full-time and raising a child. If she can do it, anyone can!
Melissa hopes to use her experiences to help BTWC reach new heights in impact and growth. She currently spends splits her time between Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.
I believe BTWC is the platform of support that is missing from most women’s lives, especially those who are faced with multi-faceted challenges. It allows them opportunities—for self-care, self-growth, and self-education—to improve their personal wellness, but also to thrive as the matriarchs of their families.
“So you plant your garden and decorate your own soul, Instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers. And you learn that you really can endure -- That you really are strong.” Excerpted from “You Learn” by Jorge Luis Borges.
