Melissa Fisher

Executive, Founder, and Operator

Melissa Fisher builds companies at the intersection of operations, strategy, and mission.

She currently serves as President and Chief Operating Officer of Maui Grown Remedies, leading operations and go-to-market execution in a complex, regulated category.

Melissa began her career in education and international development — teaching and developing curriculum in Nepal, and working with nonprofits focused on early childhood and community economic development in Chicago and New York. She later moved into product management and operational leadership. She holds a Master's degree in Social Policy for Development, with a specialization in the Global Economy from the Institute of Social Studies in The Hague, completed graduate studies in Political Science at the University of Chicago, and holds dual undergraduate degrees in Political Science and English Literature, along with teaching certifications through Cambridge University.