Melissa Haft

Melissa Haft is an Interior Architect with 15 years of experience designing award-winning hotels and restaurants. Currently at Hyatt Hotel Corporation, she oversees design and planning for Hyatt’s lifestyle brands.  Melissa is passionate about creating dynamic and evocative spaces inspired by the places and cultures she experiences through her frequent travels. 

Melissa grew up around her mother’s childcare center, which was operated out of their family home for over 35 years. During this time, Melissa got a first-hand view into the critical need for and challenges in accessing quality early childcare and education. She hopes to give back to her community through her support of the Children’s Council’s dedicated work and mission.

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