Hi, I'm Melissa
Organizational Psychologist
career & Leadership Coach
former pharma/biotech talent leader
podcast HOST and author
advocate for women
I spent more than a decade inside the Pharma and Biotech industry in roles across Talent Development, HR, and Organizational Effectiveness — supporting scientists, clinicians, engineers, and leaders across global teams. I know exactly how careers move (and stall) inside matrixed, highly regulated environments because I’ve lived it from the inside.
Today, I’m the CEO of Your Worthy Career® and the host of the Your Worthy Career podcast, where thousands of women in the industry have learned how to navigate their careers with clarity, confidence, and strategy.
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My work is simple.
But I didn’t start here.
For years, I followed the “good job, good benefits” path too. I hit every benchmark I was supposed to, exceeded expectations, and still found myself looking around thinking:
“Is this really it?”
- I wasn’t unhappy.
- I just knew I was meant for more.
- And I didn’t see a roadmap for women like me to grow without sacrificing themselves.
When I discovered Organizational Psychology, everything clicked. I learned how people grow, how careers evolve, and how systems shape behavior — and I paired that with my insider experience in Pharma/Biotech to create a method that helps women find meaningful work without the politics, guesswork, or burnout that plague this industry.
The method I teach today is the shortcut I wish I had years earlier.
Organizational Psychology
Behavioral Science
Leadership development
Real-world industry experience
And the lived challenges of ambitious women navigating male-dominated environments
it's been peer-reviewed, tested, and proven for women in industry. this is the competitive edge you need.
It's a new standard.
To date, I've worked with 100+ women in pharma and biotech to:
- identify the career paths that actually fit them
- get promoted
- negotiate higher compensation
- transition into leadership
- navigate difficult stakeholders
- build visibility without self-promotion that feels fake
- and design careers that support their whole lives, not just their job titles
These aren’t theoretical results.
They’re repeatable because the process works.
My clients don’t hustle more or squeeze extra hours out of already demanding schedules.
They learn how to make strategic, evidence-based decisions that move their careers forward in a way that feels aligned and sustainable.
And the impact goes far beyond the workplace.
- relationships improve
- sleep improves
- decision-making gets easier
- anxiety decreases
- self-doubt quiets
- and their leadership presence becomes unmistakable
Career change isn’t “just career change.”
It’s identity work.
And it has a ripple effect.
2026
Years in the making, my first book is coming soon. Anticipated release: February 2026.
2023
I built my signature group: The Right Move Protocol™ where women get faster results than 1-1 with a curated community of women.
2020
2020 Left the Corporate world and went full-time in my Coaching business. The Podcast was born.
2019
Established my business, became certified as a Professional coach and started working with clients in the evenings.
2018
Earned my Masters in Organizational Psychology and started leading Talent & Development at a global Pharmaceutical company.
2016
Started Coaching and Career Counseling in the Industry.
Equity and Access Matter in this Work
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community raising a blended family, I care deeply about creating workplaces where women — especially those from marginalized backgrounds — can lead, contribute, and be recognized without having to contort themselves.
A portion of Your Worthy Career® profits is donated annually to organizations advancing healthcare access and equity, such as the Whole Woman’s Health Alliance and the ACLU.
Because when one woman rises, others rise with her.
We encourage you to check out our full values page to learn more about what drives our mission.
If you’re ready to design a career you’re proud of — and enjoy your life while doing it — you’re in the right place.
learn how we can work together
If you’re ready to design a career you’re proud of — and enjoy your life while doing it — you’re in the right place.
learn how we can work together
