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Hello and nice to meet you! I’m Melissa, President and founder of The Milo Agency, a 16-year-old full-service boutique marketing and public relations firm specializing in strategic storytelling, brand growth, and high-impact campaigns across today’s most influential platforms. I’ve been one of Upwork’s founding members having been on the platform since 2014. After working at high-end advertising and marketing agencies early in my career, I started my firm helping Fortune 1000 companies, startups, and thought leaders grow their digital presence. I also served as Government Relations and Communications Chair for the American Advertising Federation, deepening my work in advocacy and industry leadership. I help clients with multiple areas including strategy, media relations, paid and organic social, influencer marketing, content creation, brand partnerships, event planning, and more. We help brands increase visibility, generate profitable leads, and amplify their voice through our core services: ✅ Public Relations (PR) Strategic media relations, press outreach, press releases, thought leadership positioning, reputation and crisis management, and placements in top-tier media. ✅ Social Media Strategy & Management End-to-end social media management that builds brand authority, grows engaged audiences, and drives measurable results. ✅ Influencer & UGC Campaigns Influencer partnerships and user-generated content campaigns that expand reach, build trust, and drive authentic engagement. We can also help with celebrity endorsements and online giveaways. ✅ Paid Social Advertising Performance-driven campaigns across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and other social platforms designed to generate leads, increase following, and maximize ROI. ✅ Google & Amazon Paid Advertising Strategic Google Ads management, campaign optimization, and performance-focused search marketing. ✅ Website Development & Design Custom website development, graphic design, and logo creation focused on strong visual identity, seamless user experience, and conversion-driven performance. ✅ Content Creation & Brand Storytelling High-impact content creation, strategic messaging, editorial calendars, and conversion-focused copywriting that connects with your audience. If you’re looking for a seasoned marketing and PR partner who understands how to position your brand for real impact, I’d love to connect. Feel free to reach out and share a bit about your goals so we can explore how we can support your growth.

Are you seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant or Senior Coordinator who can support senior leaders, ambassadors, and global teams with precision and professionalism? I specialize in providing top-tier executive support while leveraging my expertise in international relations to navigate complex, cross-cultural environments. With extensive experience assisting CEOs, ambassadors, and high-level teams, I excel at managing calendars, coordinating meetings across time zones, preparing reports and presentations, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. My meticulous attention to detail, confidentiality, and strategic mindset allow me to anticipate needs and deliver seamless support that drives results. In addition to executive support, I bring strong expertise in international relations, policy analysis, and cross-cultural communication. This enables me to provide insights on diplomatic matters, international projects, and global stakeholder engagement. Let's collaborate and unlock the full potential of your projects. Contact me now, and let's embark on an exciting journey towards achieving your goals together!

I'm an independent public relations practitioner, former investigative journalist, and principal of Barry Media Consulting. My career has been built around a passion for mass communications in public affairs: journalism, strategic communications, and helping organizations communicate with clarity, credibility, purpose, and a heavy attention and commitment to detail quality. Over the past decade, I've worked within and alongside both sides of the media landscape. As a journalist, I covered state and local government, business and economic development, investigated public officials, interviewed national figures, and reported on stories that drew statewide and national attention. Those experiences taught me the importance of thorough research, rigorous fact-checking, asking tough questions, and understanding what makes a story genuinely newsworthy. Today, I help clients navigate complex communications challenges through media relations and earned media strategy, thought leadership, executive communications, stakeholder engagement, and strategic messaging. I bring a reporter's mindset to every project, combining curiosity, accuracy, and sound editorial judgment with a practical understanding of how organizations and leaders need to communicate in today's environment. Throughout my career, I've worked with government agencies, nonprofits, businesses, elected officials, and industry leaders, helping them tell their stories in ways that resonate with both the media and the audiences they serve. Whether I'm developing a media strategy, preparing a spokesperson for an interview, ghostwriting an op-ed, or conducting in-depth research, my goal is always the same: to help clients build trust, strengthen their reputation, and achieve meaningful results. My work has been recognized with multiple honors from the Public Relations Society of America, and I continue to be driven by a simple belief: good communications starts with facts, credibility, and a genuine commitment to serving the public interest. Feel free to check out Barry Media Consulting's website to view more of my work and to learn more about my background.

I am a geopolitical and strategic analyst specializing in open-source intelligence (OSINT), risk assessment, and geopolitical forecasting. With over a decade of research and analytical experience, I provide actionable insights for clients navigating complex international environments. I help organizations, researchers, and independent professionals: Analyze political, economic, and military trends to forecast potential risks and opportunities. Conduct OSINT investigations using publicly available data, satellite imagery, and social media to verify events, track developments, and uncover hidden patterns. Assess the strategic implications of regional conflicts, trade policy, and international alliances. Provide concise, evidence-based reports for decision-making, briefings, or publication. My work combines rigorous analysis with clear, accessible communication, ensuring complex geopolitical information is understandable and actionable. Whether you need a deep-dive report, daily intelligence briefings, or strategic risk assessment, I deliver timely and professional insights. Specialties: OSINT, geopolitical forecasting, conflict analysis, economic sanctions and trade policy, alliance and regional stability assessment, crisis monitoring, open-source investigations, strategic research reports

I am a long-time global health professional and policy expert with specialized skills in nonprofit management, health policy, writing and editing, planning and coordination of global events, travel, and meetings, and all things community & patient engagement oriented. A bit about me: ▪ I have been supporting and leading work at the World Health Organization since 2023 focused on meaningful engagement of people living with noncommunicable diseases, mental health and neurological conditions in the global health policy process. ▪ I have over 15 years of experience in nonprofit program management and administration, meeting and event planning, and grant reporting and donor stewardship at a high level -- managing and supporting complex, multi-year global grants and projects of $1-15M. ▪ I have over 15 years of experience in writing, copyediting, and content development across various formats, including grant reporting and development, policy brief and technical writing, advocacy messaging, blog writing, website copy, and social media. ▪ I've developed and launched an engagement platform with 500 lived experience advocates and experts across all global regions interested in contributing to a UN policy process and a leadership fellowship focused on mentoring up-and-coming advocates in low-income countries across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia on how to most effectively present critical arguments through storytelling and communication strategies. ▪ I have co-produced a podcast with a small team of other advocates, including developing episode outlines, co-hosting, audio editing, mixing and mastering, show notes, uploads, and marketing. In addition to global policy, nonprofit management, storytelling, and content development, I love to travel and plan trips! I have extensive experience in budget-conscious trip, event/meeting, and conference planning across global settings. I'm even more passionate about personal travel and would love to help you plan out your next itinerary -- particularly if you prefer to keep travel budget-friendly, love unique lodging or off the beaten track adventures, or have chronic health issues or dietary restrictions but don't want to miss out on seeing the world. I'm organized, a strong communicator, and willing to jump in at whatever level of program support or management is needed. I'm especially looking forward to working with clients who are looking to tell important stories, build community, or make their corner of the world better.