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Melanie Wallner

Speaker; Vice President, Marketing & PR, The Drone Racing League

Melanie Wallner has a diverse work experience in the fields of marketing, PR, communications, writing, and public relations. Melanie currently holds the role of Vice President, Marketing & PR at The Drone Racing League since July 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Associate Vice President, Communications from May 2021. Melanie also worked as the Director of Communications at the same company from February 2018 to May 2021.

Before joining The Drone Racing League, Melanie was associated with LeadDog Marketing Group. Melanie held the role of Director, Strategic Communications from January 2017 to February 2018. Prior to this, they worked as the Senior Manager, Strategic Communications from January 2016 to January 2017, and as the Manager, Strategic Communications from January 2015 to January 2016. Melanie initially started at LeadDog Marketing Group as a Senior Account Coordinator, Strategic Communications from May 2013 to January 2015.

In addition to their roles in marketing and communications, Melanie has also worked as a Freelance Writer at Time Out New York from December 2010 to November 2013, and as an Editorial Intern from June 2010 to December 2010.

Melanie was also the Director of Public Relations at DateMySchool.com from June 2011 to April 2013, and a Freelance Copywriter at LivingSocial from October 2011 to October 2012.

Overall, Melanie Wallner has a strong background in marketing, PR, communications, writing, and public relations, with extensive experience in various roles and industries.

Melanie Wallner obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in The Power of Sexuality from Motown to the Millennium, from the New York University Gallatin School of Individualized Study. Melanie completed their studies at the university from 2007 to 2011.