Melissa Nesbitt

Pathway Coach Manager

As Pathway Coach Manager at The Kalamazoo Promise, Melissa’s goal is to assist students in making a smooth and comfortable transition from high school into post-secondary education and help them discover their academic and career interests. She is passionate about education and serving her students in all capacities to ensure that they are prepared at the next level.

Born and raised in Kalamazoo and a recipient of The Promise, she is forever grateful for the opportunities that the scholarship has awarded her. Upon earning her degree from Michigan State University, she returned to Kalamazoo and worked as a business banker before joining the Promise Team.