Melissa Alfaro

Originally from the Westside of San Antonio, TX, Melissa Alfaro is the proud daughter and granddaughter of migrant farmworkers and was the first in her family to receive a college degree. Melissa graduated with her Bachelor of Arts from American University in Washington, D.C.. During her time in our nation’s Capital, Melissa worked in the communications departments in the U.S. House of Representatives under Congressman Pete Gallego and in the Democratic National Committee (DNC).

In 2015, Melissa moved back to Texas to work on creating a pipeline of elected Latino leaders as Director of Programs for the Latino Center for Leadership Development in Dallas, TX. Melissa participated in the 2018 and 2020 campaign cycles through coordinating efforts with local, state, and presidential campaigns in Dallas County. Between campaign cycles, Melissa has worked in the offices of various Texas State Representatives as a District Director, Legislative Director, and most recently Chief of Staff. During her time in the State Legislature, Melissa led emergency response efforts for underserved communities and worked to pass legislation improving maternal health outcomes, combating human trafficking, and increasing oversight of state agencies.

Melissa now serves as District Director for Congressman Marc Veasey’s office where she oversees both his Dallas and Fort Worth offices and serves as a connection between the Federal Government and the community in Texas’ 33rd Congressional District.

Based in: Dallas, TX
Organization: Office of U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey
Position: District Director
Speaking topics: careers in public service, legislative process, campaigning & elections, advocacy & organizing, leadership as a woman in government, public policy in action, and supporting women in government
Audience preferences: all
In-person or virtual: both
Speaking format: all
Speaker fee: none

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