Melissa Gituma is the Planning and Grants Management Director with Developmental Disabilities Council of Oklahoma. She previously held multiple roles within Developmental Disabilities Services of the Department of human services, supporting the efforts of the Employment Services Unit, and in case management. She also worked as support staff for individuals with intellectual disabilities in employment and in their home.

Melissa holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from Arkansas State University, and a Bachelor's of Science degree from the Oklahoma State University in Family Relations and Child Development with a focus on Individual, Family and Community Services from Oklahoma State University.