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Melisa F. Galasso, CPA
Long Biography
Melisa is known for her expertise in instructional design and adult learning techniques, backed by her Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) credentials, as well as the prestigious Association for Talent Development Master Trainer™ designation. With a far-ranging career in public accounting at top firms and bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University, she’s built a reputation for delivering engaging, effective learning experiences for hundreds of CPA firms, governments, nonprofits, state societies, and alliances.
Committed to advancing the profession, Melisa has served on multiple prestigious committees for leading industry associations including AICPA, NCACPA, FASB, and VSCPA, and written the acclaimed nonprofit finance book, “Money Matters for Nonprofits.” For her contributions to both accounting and entrepreneurship, Melisa has received numerous accolades, such as the Top 50 Women in Accounting Award, Enterprising Women of the Year Award, and being honored as a “40 under 40” by CPA Practice Advisor for three consecutive years.
Based in Charlotte, NC, Melisa loves supporting causes that empower women, chairing the Advisory Board for Girls on the Run Greater Charlotte, and serving as Education Chair for NAWBO Charlotte’s Board of Directors.
In her free time, Melisa loves spending time with her family and can often be found at one of her daughter’s horse shows, supporting the arts with tickets to the orchestra, volunteering, or speaking a bit of French or Spanish on one of her treasured quarterly vacations.
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With a far-ranging career in public accounting, academia and industry and a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University, Melisa has built a reputation for delivering engaging, effective learning experiences for CPAs. Committed to advancing our profession, she has served on multiple committees for leading industry organizations including the AICPA and FASB, written the nonprofit accounting book, “Money Matters for Nonprofits,” and has been honored with the Top 50 Women in Accounting Award, the Rising Star award from NAWBO Charlotte, and “40 under 40” recognition by CPA Practice Advisor.
In her free time, Melisa loves spending time with her family and can often be found at one of her daughter’s horse shows, supporting the arts with tickets to the orchestra, volunteering, or speaking a bit of French or Spanish on one of her treasured quarterly vacations.
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GLS Delivers the Training Blue & Co. Was Missing
Staff Level Training Case Study
Blue & Co. was ready to evolve their audit staff training. While their prior programs served them well for years, the team was looking for content that was better aligned with their current systems and reflected how their staff worked day to day. That’s where GLS Level Training came in. With clearly defined learning objectives, practical examples, and a structured progression through levels one through four, the program delivered content that resonated. Staff found it engaging and applicable, and internal feedback soared, earning the highest participant ratings the firm had seen in four years.
