DR. MERISSA FERRARA

PH.D., M.A., B.A.

SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR

An engaging corporate trainer, facilitator, speaker, and educator fusing organizational acumen, charisma, and a vast understanding of how to empower people to reach their full potential. Specializing in communication, digital marketing, and leadership skills. I mentor GenZ as they onboard to college and the workplace. 

As a Full Professor at the College of Charleston, she has 15+ years teaching soft communication skills, communication campaign evaluation, and quantitative research skills. Having completed her Masters at Michigan State University and BA at Marquette University, she has experience and education of the country’s top communication education experts. Published in academic journals and received industry awards for teaching excellence. She regularly leads workshops on verbal and nonverbal communication, conflict management, generational communication, face management, uncertainty management, and communicating inclusion. 

Owner and operator of a local café that has thrived in spite of recessions, natural disasters, and COVID. In our 15+ years of owning the business we have learned to pivot with the market trends. As a result, I focused on acquiring digital and social marketing skills and certifications to help small businesses post-COVID exist in the ever-changing retail space. I am experienced in Web Design, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), data analysis, social media for small business, content creation, Google keywords and Google Ads, and Meta.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/merissafelisei/
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