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Melissa Skolnick

Melissa Beatriz Skolnick is a writer and documentary filmmaker who believes in the power of cultural organizing. Since 2010, she has been working with nonprofits and arts organizations throughout Philadelphia, while using a range of tools for community building and storytelling. Melissa is currently pursuing her Ph.D in social welfare at the University of Pennsylvania, from which she also holds a Master of Social Work degree.

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The immigration process is complicated. Borderwise is making it simpler feature

Jul. 6, 2017 12:40 pm

The immigration process is complicated. Borderwise is making it simpler

The Philly startup aims to make applying for a visa or citizenship more accessible — and less expensive.
The inaugural Franklin SP2 Social Innovation Prize asked: How can innovation lead to action? event

May 16, 2017 1:49 pm

The inaugural Franklin SP2 Social Innovation Prize asked: How can innovation lead to action?

Build upon past research and collaborate with those directly affected by the issues.
Why Philadelphia’s youth poet laureate is curating an anthology of youth poetry feature

Feb. 6, 2017 12:38 pm

Why Philadelphia’s youth poet laureate is curating an anthology of youth poetry

"This project is listening," Otter Jung-Allen said about "Voices of the East Coast." "It’s time to speak."