Melissa Burlock joined CGP in February 2025 as the Member Success Specialist. Melissa is responsible for the strengthening and expanding of the membership experience. She supports CGP’s individual members and affiliated councils through building opportunities for connection, collaboration, and peer learning, as well as by developing resources and offerings to address members’ unique needs and organizational objectives. She creates and facilitates opportunities for proactive member engagement and ensures that council leaders are aware of CGP services, benefits, and annual requirements.

Melissa is a nonprofit research writer and author. She comes to CGP from previous roles in advancement and donor stewardship, first at a private university and then at an encyclopedic art museum. With a background in public history and publishing, her career experiences have included copyediting and trade editorial assistant roles.