Ep. 33 Behind the Front Desk w/ Melissa Bennett

Melissa Bennett is a Strategic Project Manager at Cummins Inc., where she leads enterprise initiatives within the Right Environment program, translating complex, cross-functional work into clear, actionable outcomes. With over 15 years of experience spanning Fortune 150 companies and high-growth startups, she brings a rare blend of project management rigor, executive judgment, and people-centered leadership.

Before moving into project management, Melissa spent more than a decade as a trusted Executive Assistant and strategic business partner to CEOs and senior executives, supporting board-level governance, organizational effectiveness, and large-scale initiatives. Her background gives her a unique perspective on how decisions are made, risks are managed, and culture is shaped at the highest levels of an organization.

Melissa is known for bringing clarity to ambiguity, building strong stakeholder alignment, and driving work that strengthens ethical culture and operational excellence.