Melissa Carl is the Director, Business Development, Career and Member Services at IEEE-USA, where she is in charge of IEEE-USA conferences like the Innovation, Workforce, and Research Conference (IWRC) events. Prior to IEEE-USA, she worked at ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) for over twenty years, serving in a multitude of roles including as Director of Public Affairs and Director of Diversity and Volunteer Training. She also worked at the American Association of Engineering Societies (AAES). She began her career in Washington, D.C. interning for her hometown Congressman and then working for the House Science Committee. She attended the University of Texas at Austin and received her bachelor of science degree in biology. She also has a masters in public administration (non-profit management focus) from George Mason University.