Karine Melissa, M.M.Josiah Stephan2021-07-16T10:54:38-04:00
Karine Melissa, M.M.
Adjunct Instructor, 2020
BA, Trinity International University – Communications and Organizational Leadership
MM, University of Phoenix – Business Management and Leadership
Light University – Biblical Counseling Certificate
TESOL Certificate – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Expertise: Management, Entrepreneurship, and Organizational Leadership
Youth Mentorship Training: Florida Department of Children & Families – Training Certificates: Child-Care Facility Rules & Regulations, Health, Safety & Nutrition, Identifying & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Growth & Development, Early Literacy for Children Age Birth through Three, Basic Guidance & Discipline, Early Childhood Computer Learning Centers, and Special Needs Appropriate Practices.
Karine Melissa began her entrepreneurship journey at the age of eighteen when she began working in her community as a Fashion Show Coordinator. Her roles quickly expanded to Modeling Consultant, Fashion Designer, and Lead Instructor at a popular modeling institution. While working in the community, she developed a passion for philanthropy and positioned herself as a Youth Mentor to inner city teens at her church and local non-profit organizations. Embracing full-time ministry, Karine Melissa accepted the role as Executive Director of a local non-profit organization where she served thousands of youth and families by creating and organizing summer camp programs, mentorship programs, after-school programs, family meal services, financial literacy seminars, and leadership trainings. After years of experience collaborating with organizations, Karine Melissa tackled entrepreneurship head-on.
Karine Melissa created Fashion Designers Expo (FDE), a platform that would incubate the dreams and aspirations of emerging fashion industry icons. FDE has been featured in ELLE Spain and has opened doors for Karine Melissa including her current position in the World Fashion Organization® as the President for U.S.A World Fashion Brands & Merchandising Group, Inc. and on the World Fashion Week International Committee. As a leader in the industry, Karine Melissa has been featured in several publications to include Voyage Miami, Shout Out Miami, Sun Sentinel, Miami New Times, Legacy Magazine, and Brickell Key Magazine.
Karine Melissa has completed a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Organizational Leadership at Trinity International University, a Fashion Merchandising Diploma at Ashworth University, a Master of Business Management at University of Phoenix, a Biblical Counseling Diploma at Light University, and is currently a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Phoenix as she pursues a Doctorate in Organizational Management and Leadership (DM).
For over twenty-five years, Karine Melissa has poured her heart into women and youth through ministries and programs that serve her community. Karine Melissa continues to serve her community and press towards the mark for the prize of the high calling.
Business Senior Seminar