Melissa Bustamonte is a Strategic Communications Representative II at Western Municipal Water District, where she brings storytelling to life through bold, creative, and community-centered campaigns. With a background spanning government public agencies and nonprofits across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, she has led efforts in strategic communications, media relations, crisis communications, social media strategy, and brand management.
Melissa is passionate about transforming complex topics into clear, engaging narratives that build trust and connection with the public. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and is dedicated to elevating public sector communications through innovation, authenticity, and impact.