Melissa Gómez de la Fuente, DBA in

Melissa Gómez de la Fuente, DBA

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Senior Director, Product Management - AI & Innovation for Teaching & Learning at Covista
📍 United States

Melissa is a senior product and innovation leader with over 15 years of experience in EdTech and higher education. She specializes in leveraging AI to enhance learning experiences, focusing on engagement and student success. Her background includes a Doctor of Business Administration and an MBA, blending academic rigor with product strategy. People describe her as competent, results-focused, and a strong leader.

Outside of her primary role, Melissa is a mission-driven changemaker dedicated to empowering youth. She serves as a board member for B More Global, a nonprofit that provides intercultural travel and educational opportunities for young people in Baltimore, showcasing her commitment to expanding access to transformative experiences.

She designed and architected the academic and operational model that enabled university partners at Emeritus to successfully launch and scale their first degree programs worldwide.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Senior Director, Product Management - AI & Innovation for Teaching & Learning
Job Level
Senior
Location
United States
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AI in Education
Her current role is focused on leading the strategy for AI-powered learning solutions. She frequently speaks on using AI to create more adaptive and effective learning experiences.
Higher Ed Transformation
Her career has centered on digital transformation in global higher education, advising institutions on growth strategy, innovation, and responsibly operationalizing new technologies.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Senior Director, Product Management - AI & Innovation for Teaching & Learning
Covista
10-2024 - 12-2025
Senior Director, Digital Learning Solutions
Covista
2022 - 10-2024
Principal, Partner Success Management
Coursera
2019 - 2022
Director of Degree Program Management
Emeritus
2018 - 2019
Consultant
SHIFT | @shiftthework
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Education
2011 - 2016
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Walden University
2007 - 2008
MBA
Hult International Business School
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