Melisa Galasso, CSP®
Certified Speaking Professional
Charlotte, NC, United States
CSP since 2021
Expertise
Business, Economy & Finance
About
Passionate about providing confidence, not just compliance, Melisa is the award-winning Founder & CEO of Galasso Learning Solutions – a premier, full-service provider of high-quality continuing professional education for CPAs. With over 20+ years of experience, Melisa has become a nationally recognized authority in designing and facilitating courses on advanced technical accounting and auditing topics, including not-for-profit and governmental accounting.
Melisa is known for her expertise in instructional design and adult learning techniques, backed by her Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) credentials, as well as the prestigious Association for Talent Development Master Trainer™ designation. With a diverse career in public accounting, academia, and industry, as well as a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University, she’s built a reputation for delivering engaging, effective learning experiences for CPA firms, governments, nonprofits, state societies, and CPA alliances.
Committed to advancing the profession, Melisa serves on multiple committees including the Financial Reporting Executive Committee (FinREC) and the Enforcement Subcommittee of the AICPA and co-chairing the North Carolina Association of CPAs A&A Committee. She previously served on AICPA Council, the Technical Issues Committee (TIC) and the FASB’s Not for Profit Advisory Committee (NAC) as well as the Virginia Society of CPA’s Board of Directors.
Listed in the Global CSP® Directory, checked against NSA records October 2026. Back to the directory