Melyssa Barrett is a woman who amplifies authenticity, lives her life with purpose, and without regret. Melyssa is as lovely as she is driven and has spent her career in risk management for nearly 30 years at Visa, Inc. conducting business with confidence. She started working the phones at night and climbed the ranks over the years to become a Vice President. She is a seasoned product executive in risk and identity who focuses on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

DEI are top of mind for Melyssa being one of the founding Global Sponsors for Blacks at Visa, Inc. in addition to hosting her own podcast called The Jali. She is also an author. Furthermore, Meylssa hosts one of the largest Kwanzaa gatherings in Northern California, and in honor of her late husband, created Kwanzaa Every Day. 

Listen, for when Melyssa talks about two important topics:

-         Choose a career you’ll have fun with – life’s too short

-         You cannot have diversity without inclusion

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