emma's torch board of directors, Melissa Glass, Chair  Retired Investment Banker & Philanthropist

Melissa Glass

Board Chair

Melissa Glass has been active in the nonprofit arena for many years. She is a member of ALLINBKLYN, a women’s philanthropic initiative. She was on the Board of the Dodge YMCA for seven years, served as Chair for three years, Vice Chair for two and ran the YMCA's annual campaign.  She served on the Board of Directors of the YMCA of NYC which oversaw the 24 YMCA’s in NYC. She was also on the Board of Trustees of Packer Collegiate Institute as well as President of Packer’s Parent Association. Brooklyn Courier Publications named her one of Brooklyn's Women of Distinction in 2011. Melissa was a Managing Director at TD Securities where she raised funds for media and telecommunications companies. She holds an MBA from New York University and a BS in Public Administration from the University of Southern California.