Melisa Adiram is the Executive Assistant in the Office for Diversity and Inclusion. In this role, she provides administrative support to the VP/Chief Diversity Officer and Assistant Vice President. Melisa is a proud first-generation Husky who graduated in 2016 with a BA in Human Development and Family Sciences. In 2021, Melisa earned her MA in Higher Education-Student Affairs from NYU Steinhardt. She has over 7 years of experience in various higher education institutions. Her first role was in the Dean’s Office at Barnard College, Columbia University. She then moved on to a project manager role for the CT State Community College system office.

In December of 2023, she was delighted to be hired for this role and return to her beloved alma mater. During her undergrad experience at UConn, Melisa was a tour guide, volunteered for Jumpstart, worked as a Resident Assistant, and both volunteered and worked for the then Health Education Office. All of these experiences, coupled with the dedicated staff and faculty she met along the way, contributed to her passion for higher education and supporting college students.