Jo Melissa is a Certified Meeting Professional with over fifteen years of experience in the Hospitality and Meetings Industry. She started her meeting planning career in 2006 when she migrated to the United States from the Philippines. She has worked for top luxury hotels in the DC Metro Region, such as The Hay-Adams Hotel, The St. Regis Hotel and W Hotel. Prior to joining CCA, Jo Melissa worked at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) where she had eleven years of experience in planning high-level events (Heads of States, Foreign Ministers and Senior government officials) and has an in-depth knowledge of Meeting Protocol.Jo Melissa is also a Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP), a member of Society of Government Meeting Professionals and Meeting Professionals International Potomac Chapter.