Melissa Picher Kelly, Director-at-Large, Membership Committee
Events and Experiential Team
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Melissa has 30 years of experience producing high-profile academic events in higher education and advising leaders in academic event strategy. Melissa currently leads the Events and Experiential team at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in the Pacific Northwest, where the team supports key stakeholders to deliver exceptional event experiences that engage our community, reflect the BCIT Brand, and promote the Institute’s vision of Empowering People, Shaping BC, and Inspiring Global Progress. BCIT Events is responsible for multiple convocation ceremonies presented annually in Winter and Spring, as well as over 70 additional events held each year to honor our community of students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and partners. The team also supports recruitment events, major government announcements, special VIP-speaking presentations, and the Institute’s campus tours program. Melissa’s skill set includes public speaking and script development, marketing and promotions, volunteer management, communications, risk assessment, safety plan development, and protocol. Melissa has been a member of NAACO since 2013, serving previously as Treasurer from 2018-19.
