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Melissa Pritchard is a skilled professional in economic competitiveness, currently serving as a Senior Analyst at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership since September 2021, after previously holding the position of Analyst in the same field. Prior experience includes a role as an Economic Consulting Team Intern at Chmura Economics & Analytics, where Melissa contributed to research and analysis for economic consulting reports. As a Schapiro Undergraduate Research Fellow at Randolph-Macon College, Melissa completed a significant research project in Economics/Econometrics, culminating in a 25-page paper presented at a symposium. Melissa has also worked as an Economics Tutor and as a Member Services Specialist at Woodlake Community Association. Education includes a Master's degree in Public Policy from Northeastern University and a Bachelor's degree in Economics, International Studies, and French from Randolph-Macon College, along with studies in Political Science at Institut d'études politiques de Rennes.