#BeepBeep — please join us in welcoming the newest member of the Scooter Media team, Melissa Morandi!
Melissa joins Scooter Media as a Public Relations Manager. In this role, she will be working with clients to develop strategic communications and amplify their messaging.
With a background in community engagement and marketing, Melissa has built a reputation for helping organizations communicate authentically while highlighting the people and places that shape local communities. Much of her work has focused on community initiatives, placemaking, and regional storytelling throughout Northern Kentucky.
Melissa graduated from the University of Kentucky and also spent time living in New York City, an experience that shaped her perspective on storytelling, culture and vibrant communities.
She is actively involved in the Northern Kentucky nonprofit and leadership community. Melissa serves on the board of Faith Community Healthcare Network and is the Event Chair for the Children’s Law Center’s Boots, Bourbon and Biscuits event for the second consecutive year.
She is also a member of the Homeless to Hopeful event committee benefiting the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky and serves on both the NKY Chamber Regional Youth Leadership Program Steering Committee and Leadership Northern Kentucky’s Community Vibrancy Committee. Melissa is also a graduate of Leadership Northern Kentucky, Class of 2024.
Outside of the office, Melissa lives in Bellevue with her husband Chris, their two sons and their adorable maltipoos, Fitz and Tenley. As a family, they enjoy exploring the river cities, trying new restaurants, taking walks along the river and cheering on FC Cincinnati.
20 Questions with Melissa Morandi
Want to know more? Check out 20 questions Melissa answered from the Scooter Media crew:
- Favorite color: Blue
- Favorite sports team: FC Cincinnati
- Favorite musical artist: Taylor Swift
- Best gift you ever received: My dog Tenley- 40th Bday gift!
- Fun quirky talent: I used to be a competitive figure skater.
Melissa’s adorable dogs, Fitz and Tenley
- Favorite luncheon spot: Amerasia, Thai Pavilion, The Standard, Agave & Rye
- Favorite celeb that you follow on social media: Taylor Swift
- Favorite pet: My two Maltipoos, Fitz & Tenley
- One person dead or alive: Tenley Albright, the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating
- TV show you’d love to see revised: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- Favorite board game: Playing Trouble with Otto and Henry (my two boys)
- Most prized physical possession: My autographed photo of Kristi Yamaguchi from 4th grade
- Best trivia category. Taylor Swift Songs
- Favorite TV show character: Olivia Pope (Scandal)
- Favorite morning beverage: black coffee
- Favorite office supply: a good pen
- Your dream client would be: Taylor Swift
- In your free time, we can find you: Sitting outside with neighbors, having fun!
- Favorite thing to do in Cincinnati/NKY: Exploring the River Cities
- Favorite local restaurant: The Pretzel Place
