Melissa Hall (41) passed away peacefully on Monday, June 14th of 2021, surrounded by love from those near and far in New York City. A beautiful, brave and loving friend, daughter, and sister, Melissa was a warrior against breast cancer and a fierce advocate for the health and wellness of everyone she knew.

A true 'multi-hyphenate', Melissa was a brand strategist, speaker, and educator that dedicated her life to helping others. She championed wellness as a lifestyle, and encouraged everyone around her to eat better, live better, and be the best versions of themselves. Melissa was a cornerstone in every community that called her their own.

She taught at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York for over a decade, and was the trailblazing founder of the Emerging Designer, a network for fashion design entrepreneurs. Her career began in Chicago where she worked at FCB and Leo Burnett before moving to New York and earning her degree in fashion design at Parsons The New School for Design.

While her professional legacy is long and storied (she worked with Fortune Top 50 companies, celebrities, and a wide range of lifestyle and wellness brands), Melissa is also remembered for her genuine nature, generosity, hard work, and the authenticity that set her apart. She shared every part of her story, even the most difficult moments in her fight against breast cancer, in her quest to help others.