Melissa serves as the Administrative Coordinator of the New York Zen Center, supporting not only the operational aspects of the organization, but also providing a warm and energetic presence to all of our community members. Prior to NYZC, she held administrative roles in both non-profit and academic settings. Melissa is a vinyasa yoga instructor and is passionate about sharing yoga with various communities in NYC. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Queens College, CUNY.  Melissa is a commuter cyclist and loves to cook vegan meals from different cultures.