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Melissa Payne

Engagement Manager

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What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.
- Jane Goodall

Inquisitive and analytical, a professional problem solver. Melissa approaches unknowns with reverent curiosity. When collaborating with clients, she works to weigh risks and rewards that drive established business priorities and advance enterprise-wide goals.  

Melissa is an Engagement Manager at Acquis with experience in Strategy, Innovation, Change Management and Corporate Transformation. 

Before joining Acquis, Melissa worked at Deloitte, Accenture, and GLG where she collaborated with internal leaders and clients to transform organizations and drive strategic priorities. 

Melissa is a lifelong learner, continually seeking opportunities for education both formally and informally. Most recently, she completed an Executive Education course at NYU Stern in Sustainability Business principles and earned a certificate in Business Sustainability at ASU. Melissa graduated from Wake Forest University where she majored in Psychology and minored in International Studies. 

Outside of work, Melissa enjoys being active; the great outdoors; quality time with friends, family and her dog Tate; exploring the art worlds of NYC; and listening to music. 

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