Ms. Melissa holds a double degree in Political Science with a concentration in Global Governance & International Studies and Diplomacy from Bishop's University in Canada. Before joining Zipline, Melissa worked in Canada in Specialty Pharmacy and interned at the International Civil Aviation Organization. She interned at Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority and grew an urge to come back home to Rwanda. She finally moved back to Rwanda to be part of the country's development and joined the Zipline team.

Melissa started at Zipline as Public Affairs Lead to handle Governmental Affairs and has grown in her role to Head of Africa Regulatory Affairs. She manages Zipline's integration and regulatory approvals into the national airspace on the African continent. She has over the years solidified relationships with different Governmental stakeholders and Regulators and continues to do so to date. Her role has assisted in the smooth operations of Zipline and its integration into the national airspace