Outside of writing, music kickstarts my heart. Karaoke and going to concerts are my jam. *pun 100% intended*

Hi, I’m Melissa Monson 👋—a corporate communications professional who believes in the power of strategic storytelling. Humans have been telling stories since the beginning of time, but I believe that the right message at the right time can change everything

Over the past several years, I’ve helped organizations strengthen their public image, craft compelling stories, and lead collaborative outreach efforts. My work spans internal and external newsletters, feature writing, executive communications, and employee engagement campaigns—all supported by 8+ years of prior project management experience that helps me keep strategies on track and aligned with business goals.

My communications career includes launching a company-wide SharePoint intranet from the ground up, redesigning websites, and developing an external newsletter for 700+ stakeholders with consistently high open and click rates. I bring structure to creativity and thrive in environments that embrace innovation and thoughtful change.

What I enjoy most is telling human-centered stories—ones that inform, inspire, and connect. Whether I’m ghostwriting a message for a VP or highlighting the work of a world-class researcher, I focus on amplifying voices with authenticity and purpose.

Currently, I’m at Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute (HHRI), where I lead internal and external communications projects and collaborate with executive leadership to keep messaging strategic, timely, and meaningful. 

"What I love about Melissa is that she is not afraid of learning and will always figure 'it' out. Her approach is one of curiosity and willingness to try. It takes courage to make a major career shift and Melissa has that courage. Applying what she has learned from her project management career, Melissa is now showing off her amazing communication skills through her work as a copywriter, ghostwriter, and content creator."

~Cindy Edwards, M.A., Owner, Career Coach, & Trainer at Find Find Your Fit, LLC.

"Melissa is amazing to work with, her writing skills are impeccable, she has excellent communication and never misses a deadline. It is such a joy to find a writer who is both talented and professional."

~Kirsten Trammell, Podcast Producer & Writer, CAKE Media House

"Melissa is a kind, hard-working, friendly, and resilient woman! She's a joy to work with and have on the team. She's good at pivoting, taking feedback, and being creative. Highly recommend!"

~Lauren Sweeney, B.S., Vice President of Business Development at Rise Up For You

"Melissa was fantastic to work with! She's an extremely responsive, professional, and talented writer. I will be hiring her again!"

~Brett Striker, Founder of Maddy & Maize Popcorn