LEE MELILLO (they/she) joined Dunham Literary, Inc. in May 2024 as Jennie Dunham’s assistant, following an internship with Dystel, Goderich & Bourret. As Jennie’s assistant, Lee manages and designs the agency’s social media and website, reads queries, handles royalty statements and permissions, assists on preparing submissions, and more.

Lee graduated summa cum laude from Fordham University in 2022 with a B.A. in English and Theatre Directing. While pursuing her majors and related industry opportunities, she discovered her passion for advocating for writers. She believes literature is one of the most effective ways to gain empathy for and knowledge of experiences outside our own.