Melissa is a Senior Analyst at HighVista Strategies, focusing on the firm’s Venture Capital strategy. She joined HighVista in 2024 and is responsible for supporting the diligence and investment activities of the Venture Capital team by monitoring the performance of the firm’s existing fund managers and underlying portfolio companies, as well as evaluating new investment opportunities. Prior to joining HighVista, Melissa was a Portfolio Data Analyst at HarbourVest Partners. She received a BS from Bentley University.