Mentor joins Hippo Roller as head of strategy & innovation
Mentor Melissa Zlatow has recently been welcomed into the role of Head of Strategy and Innovation at Hippo Roller, a social enterprise dedicated to improving water access in water-stressed communities.
With a career rooted in behavioral science, design, and user experience research, Melissa previously spent seven years as a Principal UX Researcher and Strategist at Facebook. Now, she brings her expertise in data-driven strategy and innovation to Hippo Roller. The organization’s flagship product—a durable, rolling water container—has reached over 650,000 people across 56 countries, easing the burden of water collection in rural areas.
Reflecting on this transition, Melissa shared, “Special thanks to my friends at TechWomen who inspired my new endeavor, as I was fortunate enough to mentor the incredible entrepreneurs who came to Chicago, and found that I was the one who was truly inspired by their personal stories of resilience.”
