Melissa Pineda Brown

About Me


I’m a freelance marketing and communications professional who enjoys bringing ideas to life and helping purpose-driven organizations connect with the people they serve. My background spans social media management, content development, community outreach, communications strategizing, branding and editorial support. I’ve spent 2026 delving into the areas of UX/UI design, web development and digital marketing, to build a more comprehensive skillset as a full-stack marketer!

I’m available for hire for freelance and contract-based work. Please fill out the form below to get in touch with me.

Relevant Experience and Education


  • Former Marketing & Communications Coordinator and Managing Editor of The Uplift Chronicles, NMBLC (2026)
  • Former Communications & Community Outreach Coordinator, SEG
  • Central New Mexico Ingenuity UX/UI Bootcamp Certificate of Completion
  • Central New Mexico Ingenuity Web Development Bootcamp Certificate of Completion
  • Portfolio Excerpts

    The August 2026 issue of the Uplift Chronicles from NMBLC focused on Youth Violence Prevention. I was the Managing Editor for this issue and contributed 3 articles (including two Q&A's) for the edition. Feel free to download a PDF version of the newspaper!
    The BLOOM Fiesta passport was a physical booklet handed out at the 2026 version of the festival. The exterior design provided a general description of the program while the inside was an interactive passport that attendees could 'complete' by collecting stamps at different community organization and vendor tables.
    These are the LILY AI Safety Seals I designed for a new AI Governance NGO. The seals are granted to AI organizations who have shown commitment - through their protocols and processes - to protecting women and children in the digital world.
    Learn more about my work experience and connect with me on LinkedIn here!

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