Summary
Melissa Vagi is the founder and director of Write-Brained Editorial Services, combining 15+ years of federal proposal, technical writing, and digital accessibility expertise to help government agencies and tech firms meet Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, and ADA Title II requirements. She shepherds high-stakes proposals and compliance programs—previously driving CMMI Level 3 documentation and AI-enhanced workflows at Yudrio and authoring winning bids for The White House and DoD while at AWS. Melissa blends plain-language content strategy with AI governance, custom GPT development, and DHS Trusted Tester–validated audits to turn accessibility mandates into strategic advantages. Based in Denver, she holds CF APMP and AWS AI certifications and is known for delivering ahead of schedule in complex regulatory environments. An unusual strength is her mix of journalism training and legal/paralegal background, which sharpens her ability to translate dense policy into clear, auditable documentation.
3 years of coding experience
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Language and Literature, Co-major International Studies, Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Language and Literature, Co-major International Studies at Wayne State University
Master of Journalism, Journalism, Master of Journalism, Journalism at Mayborn School of Journalism - University of North Texas
Spanish