About Melisa:
Melisa is the Founder of Nobellum, a non-profit social and technology enterprise that is partnering with U of T to launch 100 Black-owned businesses Opens an external site in a new window by 2025. She also led the technical implementation of OMO Campus – a virtual reality space for Black children to access free tutoring after school.
A leader and a mentor at heart, Melisa has been actively involved in supporting and raising funds for equity-deserving organizations, such as Because I Am A Girl, Terry Fox Run, Women in Science and the Black Student Association.
Through Nobellum, Melisa is poised to empower the next wave of BIPOC innovators by providing them with opportunities to hone their skills, raise finances and network.