Melissa Metos is an editor and writer for Diplomatic Courier with interests in education, culture, health, wellbeing, and AI. She graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a master’s degree in Writing & Rhetoric where she explored everything from ancient rhetoric to course design. In undergrad, she studied social sciences such as Sociology and Criminology. Drawing on her love for studying human behavior, Melissa’s lived in four different U.S. cities in the last three years and enjoyed every second of acclimating to her ever-changing environment.
After leaving Pittsburgh, she worked as the Managing Editor for an LA-based lifestyle magazine—quickly learning how to navigate the digital media landscape. Her education and background have since led to her current work as a writer, editor, and Associate Instructor at the University of Utah in the Departments of Writing & Rhetoric Studies and Management (David Eccles School of Business). Melissa plans to use her background to inform her editorial work and teaching, inspiring thoughtful conversation along the way.
