Melissa Linares is a Digital Experience Specialist at Avocado Green Brands since March 2021, bringing a diverse background in marketing and event coordination. Previous experience includes a Marketing & Events Intern role at Arlon Graphics, where responsibilities encompassed planning trainings and managing marketing content, as well as creating social media strategies and promotional materials. Melissa has contributed to various programs and roles during academic tenure at UC Irvine, including a Community Assistant at American Campus Communities, a Marketing Intern at the UCI SOAR Center, and an Undergraduate Mentor within the UCI U/U Mentorship Program. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Arts in International/Global Studies and a Minor in Business Management from UC Irvine, achieved in 2019.