Melisa Tintocalis is a planning and public administration professional with expertise in economic development, real estate analysis, land use analysis, and public sector management. She is an experienced project manager who specializes in complex public policy initiatives that require creative problem solving and consensus building. Melisa is recognized for her people skills and her enthusiastic team-oriented approach. She has a proven track record of effectively managing staff and believes in getting results through a collaborative approach. Melisa is passionate about smart growth, promoting meaningful social connections and facilitating civic engagement - these are the guiding principles of her work. In 2020, Melisa was offered a position with the Town of Burlington to build a framework for the Town’s long-term economic development strategy. In her new role, Melisa oversees various initiatives focused on retrofitting suburbia, placemaking, workforce development, and shop local efforts. Her work integrates urban planning policy, real estate economics, and economic development. Prior to joining the Town of Burlington, Melisa was the Economic Development Director for Lexington, MA leading a team on development and tourism initiatives, bringing to fruition the development of Lexington's new Visitor Center. Previously, Melisa worked as the Principal Economic Development Planner for the City of Somerville, where she worked on a variety of economic development initiatives to support local businesses and encourage new commercial investment in targeted areas in preparation for the Green Line Extension. Over the course of her experience, Melisa has specifically enjoyed real estate development attending real estate finance courses and working with a local business partner on the renovation of a small-scale residential project - she worked to secure the permitting, develop the design, and worked with multiple contractors. The home sold in Spring, 2019.