Melissa B. Lombardo, founder of Write, Heal, Thrive® LLC, brings her expertise as a trauma-responsive author, speaker, and workshop facilitator. She is an Insight Timer certified meditation instructor, experienced sexual assault crisis advocate, AWA Affiliate, and creative writing workshop facilitator to communities everywhere. She is a proud member of the Jane Doe No More Survivor Speak Outreach team and serves as Director at Toivo Center for holistic healing, where she also facilitates writing, reading, and poetry workshops. Known for her compassionate presence and powerful storytelling, Melissa offers a unique blend of lived experience and professional insight that resonates deeply with diverse audiences.
Through her books, interactive workshops, and mentorship offerings, Melissa inspires others to harness their inner strength, express themselves via writing, heal through creative expression, and thrive in community. Her workshops offer engaging, reflective spaces for transformative growth.
Beyond her creative and advocacy work, Melissa’s expertise is enriched by studies in psychology, sociology, transformative mental health, holistic healing practices, and organizational management. Her worldview has also been shaped by years of living and working abroad, giving her a culturally adaptive lens and the ability to connect across diverse communities. Recognized as an intuitive speaker, community connector, and transformational leader, she weaves these perspectives into every workshop, book, and mentorship she offers.
Throughout her life and career, Melissa has remained deeply curious, open to reflection, and committed to healing. She draws meaning and strength from even the most difficult chapters of her journey and now walks alongside others as they do the same.
A lifelong writer and journaler, Melissa credits the written word as the path that helped her rediscover her voice after trauma. Today, she continues to guide others in reclaiming their own voices, rewriting their narratives, and moving forward with clarity, courage, and purpose.
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