Melissa Douhan

Vice President of Programs

A native of Western New York, Melissa earned her Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Notre Dame and her Juris Doctor from the University at Buffalo Law School.

Melissa is a seasoned graduate and professional school enrollment manager who has worked for large public and private universities and a small liberal arts college. She offers expertise in program development and implementation, recruiting and talent development, policy creation, and communications. Melissa has a passion for process improvement and even earned her Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt after leading a project to improve the application review process. Her true passion in enrollment management was helping students achieve their educational and professional dreams.

At enFocus, Melissa is excited to play a role in bringing exceptional talent to the region, expanding their professional development opportunities, and experiencing the more innovative, vibrant, and resilient communities their work will foster.

Outside of work, you can find Melissa baking, gardening, playing tennis, or costuming a show at one of our local theatres. She also loves to relax by reading, watching television, and spending time with her miniature dachshunds.