Melissa McDermott

Prevention and Education Director

Melissa McDermott, WIT’s Prevention and Education Director, is a mission based leader and has over 10 years of experience working in the non-profit sector and in victim services.  She began her career working in intimate partner violence, serving in both direct service and in administrative roles. She has a track record of increasing social and organizational impact by driving trauma-informed and evidence-based practices through conducting program evaluation and development.

Melissa earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Thomas Jefferson University and a Certificate in Trauma Studies from Lakeside Global Institute. Her passion for trauma prevention and healing drive both her professional and personal purpose. Beyond her non-profit work Melissa is a trained Yoga teacher and believes that the commitment to non-violence is important in all relationships including the relationship one has with one’s self.