Melissa P. Dunn, MBA, is a powerhouse for positive change. She personifies purpose-driven leadership as an entrepreneur, speaker, and City Commissioner of Lauderhill, Florida. As founder and CEO of MD Marketing and Consulting, she supports mission-focused organizations and government agencies in communicating with clarity, authenticity, and impact.

Dunn’s Jamaican heritage and upbringing in a military family shaped her lifelong commitment to public service and her passion for expanding opportunities in underserved communities. As a commissioner, she champions equity, economic empowerment, and forward-thinking policies that uplift and strengthen her city.

Beyond her civic and professional accomplishments, Dunn is a devoted mentor who inspires emerging leaders to live with intention and integrity. She leads with service, strategy, and unwavering purpose—earning respect across civic and business spheres. She affirms, “I believe in living purposefully—with passion and service.”