Melissa Nay joined Choose Lansing in September 2018 as Membership Manager and was promoted to Director of Membership and Community Engagement in January 2025. In her current role, she oversees engagement with more than 600 hospitality-related members, including hotels, attractions, restaurants, and tourism partners across the Lansing region. She leads strategic membership initiatives, community outreach efforts, and administers the Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) program, where she also serves as an instructor. Prior to joining Choose Lansing, Melissa served as Director of Corporate Development at WKAR, where she led corporate sponsorship and partnership initiatives. She also held the role of Key Account Specialist at the Lansing State Journal, managing major client relationships and advertising strategies.Melissa earned a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Communication from Michigan State University.
An active and dedicated community leader, Melissa has contributed her time and expertise to numerous boards and committees throughout the Lansing area. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Impression 5 Science Center and is a Past President of the Delta Waverly Rotary Club. She is also involved with all local Lansing area chambers and serves as Chair of the Red Nose Ruckus benefiting Child and Family Charities. Her past leadership roles include serving as Vice Chair of the Mason Public Schools Foundation, Board Chair of ATHENA WIN, and board member of the University Club of MSU.
Melissa resides in Mason, Michigan, with her husband, Andrew Nay, and has three sons, 2 at MSU one still in elementary school.