Melissa J. Borum is a senior executive business partner with more than 15 years of experience supporting CEOs and C-suite leaders across high-growth technology, healthcare, finance, aviation, and mission-driven organizations. She has built a career partnering closely with executive leadership to drive operational excellence, strengthen cross-functional alignment, and create the systems, rhythms, and trust that allow leaders to focus on impact and growth.

With an MBA in Leadership and a background supporting founders, CEOs, and Chiefs of Staff, Melissa brings a strategic, business-minded approach to executive support—combining precision in complex calendar and stakeholder management with a deep understanding of organizational priorities. She is known for anticipating needs, building scalable playbooks, and translating vision into executable plans.

Melissa is especially drawn to organizations like Next Street that center equity, access, and opportunity. She is passionate about supporting leaders who are working to unlock economic mobility for small businesses and communities historically underserved—bringing rigor, empathy, and operational clarity to work that creates meaningful, measurable impact.