Melissa Thomas, Senior Meeting Planner, has over a decade of meeting planning experience. She is currently responsible for managing The American Board of Clinical Social Work (ABCSW), the national standard-setting organization focused on education, advocacy and credentialing for the profession of Clinical Social Work. International Federation of Fertility Societies (IFFS) a group that stimulates research, disseminates educational information, and promotes the superior clinical care of patients in all aspects of reproductive and fertility medicine. Society for the Advancement of Blood Management (SABM) who aim to improve health, increase safety and reduce healthcare costs through the advancement of scientific knowledge and practice in patient blood management.

Prior to joining Talley Management Group, Melissa worked at ASTM International managing their largest committee D02 Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants. ASTM International is a globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of voluntary consensus standards. Over 12,000 ASTM standards are used around the world to improve product quality, enhance health and safety, strengthen market access and trade, and build consumer confidence.