As a Slate Technical Strategist, Melissa Layton assists in building and maintaining portals for partner institutions. With her attention to detail and problem-solving skills, Melissa strives to always provide a high-quality, collaborative experience for clients. She discovered her passion for higher education while serving as an AmeriCorps Ohio College Guide with a college access nonprofit in Columbus. After completing her service term, Melissa was introduced to Slate as an admissions counselor at Capital University, where she was later promoted to Senior Associate Director of Admissions Operations and managed the University’s Slate instance.