Melissa Schräger

Melissa Schräger (she/her) is a Connecticut graphic designer, creative problem-solver, and graduate student pursuing a master's in social work with the goal of becoming a licensed clinical social worker. A Waterbury native, Melissa has always been drawn to how design can turn ideas into clear, meaningful visual communication. 

She holds an Associate of Science in Graphic Design from Tunxis Community College and a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic/Information Design from Central Connecticut State University. Her professional experience includes roles at Lowe’s and The Home Depot, where she applied her design and communication skills across different industries, and as a Technical Advisor with the University of Hartford’s Entrepreneurial and Women’s Business Center, supporting individuals pursuing entrepreneurial and professional goals. 

For Melissa, creativity is more than a skill, it’s a core part of who she is. She believes everyone is creative, though it may look different for each person, and she encourages others to find and apply their own creative potential whether through design, art, gardening, or everyday problem-solving. 

Outside of work, Melissa enjoys time outdoors, gardening, and life with her three dogs: Rebel, Oliver, and Calypso. Through her connection with Inspire Arts CT, she brings together her design background and passion for creativity to help others explore their own creative possibilities.