Melissa Tapper Goldman is the co-founder of The Village Works, a neighborhood coworking space with locations in Brookline Village and Jamaica Plain, launched in May 2016. She holds a BA in Art History with a specialization in architecture from the University of Chicago and a Master’s in Architecture, Planning, and Preservation from Columbia University. Passionate about designing inclusive, community-focused work environments, Melissa blends expertise in architecture, design, media production, and strategic consulting across mission-driven projects. Her services span hybrid office design, media creation, event production, and editorial work. Prior roles include project management at Local Office Landscape Architecture, media strategy at Allied Fields, and internships at BAM Studio and Tsui Design & Research.