Melissa Nicewarner Daly

Chief Impact Officer

Melissa is an expert in non-profit management, sales & marketing, workforce development and community engagement. A graduate of Southwestern University with degrees in both Communications Studies and Sociology, Melissa brings her for profit skills into the non-profit sector, with a passion for building relationships and connecting individuals to a mission that will strengthen their communities.

Before launching HomeAid Austin, Melissa served as the Executive Director for Back on My Feet Austin, which combats homelessness through the power of running, community support and essential employment and housing resources. There, she led the fundraising efforts for the chapter and oversaw both program and development operations.

In 2011, Melissa launched the Hays County edition of Community Impact Newspaper. In this role, she was the face of the business journal, connecting business leaders and dignitaries with readers via quality editorial and advertising.

Melissa and her husband reside in San Marcos with their two daughters where they enjoy spending time in nature. They are frequent visitors to the San Marcos River and local trails. A former collegiate swimmer, Melissa now enjoys swimming both competitively on triathlon relay teams and recreationally with her family.