Hi, I'm Melissa

Organizational Psychologist
Career & LEADERSHIP COACH
Fierce Advocate
podcaster
FORMER TALENT LEADER IN PHARMA and BIOTECH

Vision
For women in Pharma/Biotech to have access to meaningful work and roles of influence and leadership—without sacrificing who they are.

Mission
We help under-represented people in Pharma/Biotech build the strategic and personal skills to know what they want and confidently pursue it. We’re changing the standard of work to one where you feel connected to what you do, have equal opportunities—and love it.

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What we stand for at
Your Worthy Career®

We are an inclusive, equity-minded company. Our programs are designed specifically for women in Pharma and Biotech, because women remain underrepresented in leadership and face unique barriers in male-dominated environments. By focusing on women, we close the leadership gap and create ripple effects that benefit entire organizations and the industry as a whole.

At the same time, our values are rooted in dignity, equity, and safety for all people.

That means:
  • Equal rights and equity for all. We reject discrimination and harassment of any kind—across gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, age, body size, and background.

  • Access over perfection. We provide accommodations and multiple ways to participate so you can learn and lead in the way that works for you.

  • Voice and visibility. We intentionally elevate perspectives that are often overlooked in our industry.

  • Psychological safety. We coach with confidentiality, compassion, and clear boundaries so you can tell the truth and make powerful moves.

If you stand for dignity, respect, and opportunity for everyone—you’re home.

How We Work With You

Our mission and vision aren’t just words; they shape how we show up in every interaction. Here’s what you can expect working with us:

  • Evidence + empathy. We blend organizational psychology with lived Pharma/Biotech expertise to give you strategies that actually work inside regulated environments.

  • Strengths, not just templates. No one-size-fits-all playbooks. Your plan is built around your goals, strengths, and career reality.

  • Sustainable success. Tools and growth that impacts you far after coaching ends. Advancement without more hours. We focus on measurable growth, not burnout.

  • Transparent coaching. Clear expectations, direct feedback, and measurable outcomes.

  • Accessible learning. Live calls, recordings, audio only, private Q&A, and written resources. Need an accommodation? We’ll make it work.

This is the standard.

My Timeline

2025

Celebrated 5 years in my business, coaching women to achieve up to 40% salary increases, multi-6 fig offers, and meaningful roles.

2023-2025

Launched my signature group coaching program, The Right Move Protocol (formerly Beyond the Ceiling). Your Worthy Career® became a trademarked brand.

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.

Our company values and behaviors we champion.

These are the traits you’ll see and feel inside Your Worthy Career®:

  • Resilient. We rebound with direction and data, then move forward.
  • Bold. We act with courage, say the hard thing kindly and take the right next step.
  • Fun. We believe joy fuels growth and leadership.
  • Compassionate. We honor your humanity while pushing for your goals.
  • Impactful. Everything we do serves a concrete outcome.
  • Authentic. No “brosky” politics—just you, more visible and more effective.

Your identity is never a barrier here.
it’s an asset.

We make an impact with our clients, but also in society by giving back and helping to elevate those in marginalized communities. 

Our CEO and Founder is a woman who is part of the LGBTQ+ community and raising a blended family from different origins and backgrounds. We care deeply about creating an equitable workplace and society.

We volunteer with non-profit scientific communities and organizations that provide necessary resources to our communities.

A portion of the profit from Your Worthy Career® is donated each year to nonprofit organizations that support women’s access and quality of healthcare, as well as fight the injustices that occur daily — from the Whole Woman’s Health Alliance to the ACLU.

Ready to work together?

Apply for The Right Move Protocol: Get clear, get promoted, and lead your career with purpose.

Apply for 1:1 Leadership Coaching: Private development for management and leadership goals.

Ready to work together?

Apply for The Right Move Protocol: Get clear, get promoted, and lead your career with purpose.

Apply for 1:1 Leadership Coaching: Private development for management and leadership goals.