MELISSA LISCANO

Melissa is an event management and recruiting specialist with extensive experience across the non-profit and B-corp sectors, leading tech companies, and beyond. Her career has taken her around the globe, managing large-scale events in locations like Hawaii, Guatemala, and Wembley Stadium in London. Over the years, she has honed her skills in leading cross-functional teams to execute complex, months-long projects. Known for her ability to rally teams and energize them around a common mission, Melissa is a natural organizer and doer.

Melissa’s recruiting experience spans a wide range of fields, including product, marketing, design, engineering, and executive leadership. She is passionate about building authentic connections and is energized by the work at Kind World Collective, where she takes pride in creating positive recruitment experiences. Melissa leads with kindness and empathy, recognizing the vital role that a strong candidate experience plays in reflecting a company’s brand.

Driven by a deep passion for understanding the intricacies of the world, businesses, and people, Melissa is constantly motivated by a desire to learn and explore. Her balanced approach to problem-solving—equally right-brained and left-brained—enables her to navigate the demands of both creative and analytical challenges.

Currently based in Austin, Texas, Melissa frequently seeks out cooler climates to recharge. She shares her life with her husband, two children, and their dog. Melissa has a strong commitment to serving others, demonstrated by over 15 years of volunteering with organizations like Drive a Senior and The Gathering, a memory loss respite program.