Melissa Beck

President
Anonymous Philanthropy

Inspired by her rock-and-roll upbringing in Marin County, Melissa Beck, president of Anonymous Philanthropy, transitioned from a successful accounting career to become a transformative leader in philanthropy. After earning an executive MBA from UC Irvine, she applied her business acumen to the nonprofit sector, revitalizing Big Brothers Big Sisters Orange County & Inland Empire by increasing pay, attracting diverse talent and tripling its size. Beck’s success led her to join forces with Noah Mc- Mahon at Anonymous Philanthropy in 2018, where she now drives innovative strategies to maximize philanthropic impact. Notable achievements include leading the “End the Misinformation� campaign to combat misleading safety claims about flotation devices and spearheading initiatives like the Skilled Careers Coalition and Talent Nova.