Melissa Lou Alvisi
About Melissa Alvisi
Experienced policy analyst and project manager with expertise in supply chain security policy, and emerging technologies. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, research, and strategic communication. Proven ability to manage high-level projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and develop policy recommendations. Adept at producing written deliverables, managing operational logistics, and supporting senior leadership in decision-making processes. Trilingual with international experience in Asia (Singapore) and Europe (Belgium, Italy, Spain).
Profile
While pursuing my bachelor’s degree at the State University of New York at Cortland in International Studies, I studied the economic implications of the execution of the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative on developing countries.
Throughout my graduate studies, I sharpened my expertise in Southeast Asian markets and U.S. - Indo-Pacific relations.
I earned a dual masters degree in Public Administration and in International Relations at Syracuse University - Maxwell School, where I was a Robertson Fellow and an Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence Scholar. I also obtained a Certificate of Advanced Study in Security in May 2024.