Melissa Beber

Melissa Beber joined the Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce and is one of two remaining staff members who transitioned to Greater Fort Wayne Inc. when it was created in 2013. She is responsible for the development and advancement of GFW Inc.’s public policy initiatives. As a registered state lobbyist and GFW Inc.’s liaison to state and local government, she serves to educate investors, elected officials, and the community on business issues.

Melissa holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and psychology from Purdue University and a Master of Public Management from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne where she was awarded the Outstanding Graduate Student Award. In 2013 Melissa was named to Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly’s “40 under 40.”

Melissa is a native of Fort Wayne and is active in the community. She is a past board member and vice president of community impact for Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana and is the board secretary of Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana.