Melissa Monroe-Young, APR, is an award-winning journalist and PR professional in San Antonio. She received a bachelor’s degree from Texas Woman’s University and a master’s degree from Our Lady of the Lake University.
Before venturing into public relations, Melissa started her career mostly as a business journalist, working for a few different outlets. She had the opportunity to co-own a writing business and freelance for national and local magazines.
Melissa is a co-founder of the San Antonio Association of Black Journalists, which annually gives scholarships to communication students. She’s also held several board roles with the San Antonio chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.
Melissa enjoys giving back to the community as a member of the San Antonio Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. She stays busy with her two teenagers, MJ and Meena, and her husband, Maurice. And amidst the chaos of life, Melissa always finds time to exercise and find some “me” time.
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