Melissa Anne Mojo

Background

Mojo, Melissa Anne was born on November 27, 1953 in New York City. Daughter of Arthur Octavius and Diane Ard Mojo.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Parsons School Design, 1976.

Career

Editorial copy person, New York Daily News, New York City, 1976-1978; assistant manager public relations, New York Daily News, New York City, 1978-1981; promotions manager, United Media Enterprises, New York City, 1982; account executive, Gordhandas Sunderdas Schwartz & Company Public Rels., New York City, 1982-1984; vice president group supervisor, Gordhandas Sunderdas Schwartz & Company Public Rels., New York City, 1984-1988; manager editorial services, MasterCard International, New York City, 1988-1989; director corporate public relations, MasterCard International, New York City, 1989-1992; vice president corporation committee, MasterCard International, New York City, since 1992.

Achievements

• Melissa Anne Mojo has been listed as a noteworthy Corporate communications executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member International Association Business Communicators (chapter newsletter editor 1984-1985, co-chair prodl. development seminars 1985-1986, vice president special programs 1986-1987, secretary 1987-1988, board directors 1985-1988, awards 1984, 85, 90, 91, Excellence award 1993, Merit award 1994, Excellence award United States District One, 1993, 94), Women in Comm.

Interests

• Avocations: photography, reading, astrology, hiking.

Connections

Married Sean Wester Laakso, September 26, 1992.

Father:

Arthur Octavius Mojo

Mother:

Diane Ard Mojo

Spouse:

Sean Wester Laakso