Melissa Martyr | Director of Operations

Every day at NewStudio Architecture, Melissa finds new ways to apply her background in marketing, business operations, customer support, and project management. She visualizes, organizes, plans, and develops. "I make things happen," she says.

Because Melissa also has considerable experience in program development, technology, training, partnership development, education, and the arts, she's integral to various initiatives that reflect the mission and values of NewStudio Architecture. “My role focuses on building relationships within and beyond the office and helping to connect our core ethos to all aspects of our work.”

What Most People Don’t Know About Me:
I still sometimes wear my high school letter jacket.

If I Was Stranded On An Island, The One Thing I’d Take With Me:
A giant box full of books (that’s one thing, right?)

Most Cherished Thing I Own:
A turquoise 1970 Chevrolet C10 Shortbox Stepside

Where I’d Like To Visit Next:
Marrakesh.

Education:
M.S. Professional Studies in Higher Education, Iowa State University

B.A. Journalism and Mass Communications, Iowa State University

Affiliations:
Creative Enterprise Zone, Board of Directors