Melissa Jonas   Director

14151-A Robert Paris Court,
Chantilly, VA 20151
Phone: 703.961.1776

Melissa Jonas is the Director for Metrostudy in the Mid-Atlantic region, which includes Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia . Melissa joined Metrostudy in 1999, helping to establish research operations in Charlotte, NC as the research manager. In 2002, the opportunity to start research operations in Northern Virginia brought Melissa back to her roots, as she grew up in Chantilly, VA. Melissa managed research operations for Northern Virginia until 2012. Her experience gives her a strong understanding of Metrostudy’s methodology and product. As Director, Melissa oversees operations and client relationships for the region.

Melissa attended the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, and then earned her bachelors and masters degrees from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA. Melissa currently serves on the Town Council for the Town of Herndon. She previously served as a Planning Commissioner for the town from 2010-12, addressing land use issues including downtown redevelopment and the redevelopment of the coming Metro station area, and she also served on a Fairfax County Area Plan Review Task Force reviewing plans and creating a recommendation for proposed large-scale, mixed use development.