Melissa Bird

Background

About Melissa Bird

Throughout my 20-year career, I have established a reputation as a transformational leader who is driven by challenge, undeterred by obstacles, and committed to furthering standards of excellence. My expertise encompasses all aspects of Community Engagement, Strategic Planning, and Advocacy. Serving as Census 2020 Executive Director, I am accustomed to the rigors of fast-paced, highly-regulated environments requiring sharp attention to detail, consummate accuracy, and outstanding communication skills.Melissa Bird, AICP I have become known for exploring new paths to strengthen urban initiatives, advocating for policy change, and building engagement in underserved communities. I have a proven ability to navigate complex situations and manage multiple accountabilities to complete both immediate and long-term projects. I am a creative thinker and problem solver with a focus on building authentic and productive partnerships. I have a passion for elevating equity and fostering team development, and inclusion. Areas of Expertise: • Strategic Planning • Community Engagement • City Planning • Advocacy & Policy Change • Partnership Development • Data Analysis • Project Management • Presentation & Public Speaking • Cross-functional Collaboration