Melissa brings more than 30 years of experience in architecture, project leadership, and business development to Moran Consultants. Originally from Morgan City, Louisiana, she earned her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Louisiana State University and has spent her career helping clients navigate complex projects with clarity, creativity, and strong communication.
Before joining Moran Consultants, Melissa held senior leadership roles overseeing construction cost consulting, multi-project coordination, and natural disaster site assessments, including FEMA-related reporting and compliance. She also spent nearly two decades leading her own architectural practice, providing evaluation, planning, and project delivery support across commercial, municipal, and institutional work.
Melissa is known for her ability to balance big-picture strategy with detail-driven execution, building strong client relationships through careful listening, responsiveness, and follow-through.
Outside of work, Melissa enjoys live music, creative pursuits, and time with her family.