Ignite Speakers

Melissa Gordon Glenn

Melissa Glenn leads the Client Threat Prevention team within the Cyber Crime Defense organization in Global Information Security (GIS). Her team of cybersecurity professionals is responsible for strengthening cybersecurity resilience, advancing client education on cyber risks, and supports the review and response to client cybersecurity inquiries and assessments.

Melissa brings extensive experience across cybersecurity, financial crimes, compliance, and technology delivery.

Prior to her current role, she served as a Cyber Crime Senior Specialist, where she built and led a Vulnerable Populations Program designed to identify, disrupt, and mitigate the misuse of brand assets in cybercrime schemes targeting at-risk populations.

Earlier in her career, she held senior program and project management roles supporting global financial crimes compliance, regulatory initiatives, and enterprise-wide change management.

Before joining the organization, she worked as a Quality Assurance Analyst, validating software capabilities at client sites nationwide.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a double major in Management Information Systems and Marketing from the University of South Carolina, and a Master of Business Administration from Winthrop University.

Melissa also holds multiple professional certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma Green Belt, and Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE).

Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Melissa is actively engaged in corporate and community mentoring initiatives, as well as local volunteer efforts.

Taneisha Gore

My passion is helping successful individuals, families and business owners make confident financial decisions so they can focus on what matters most. Whether you’re building wealth, preparing for retirement, navigating the sale of a business or experiencing a major life transition such as divorce or the loss of a spouse, I believe your financial strategy should be as unique as your life.

As a North Myrtle Beach native, I take pride in serving the community that shaped me. My career in financial services began in 2013 with Wells Fargo, where I developed a strong foundation in banking and financial planning before joining Edward Jones.

Today, I hold my Chartered Financial Consultant®, ChFC®, designation which reflects my commitment to comprehensive financial planning and lifelong learning. I work closely with affluent individuals, business owners, professionals, retirees and women who want a trusted advisor to help simplify complex financial decisions and create a personalized strategy for preserving and growing their wealth.

My office is conveniently located in the Barefoot community, where my team and I strive to deliver a personalized experience built on trust, responsiveness and lasting relationships. I believe the best financial advice begins with listening, taking the time to understand your values, goals and concerns before developing recommendations tailored specifically to you.

Giving back to our community is equally important to me. I proudly serve on the boards of the Palmetto Literacy Council and Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach, organizations dedicated to improving lives through education, opportunity and compassionate support.

Outside the office, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our daughters. Whether we’re enjoying the beautiful Grand Strand, supporting local events or simply making memories together, family remains my greatest motivation and the foundation for the work I do every day.

If you’re looking for a financial advisor who values long-term relationships, thoughtful planning and personalized guidance, I would welcome the opportunity to learn your story and help you build confidence in your financial future.

LaNiece Langely, LPC

LaNiece Langley, MA, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Christian Counselor, speaker, minister of the Gospel, and mental health advocate dedicated to helping individuals experience healing, restoration, and lasting transformation.

She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders, grief, stress-related concerns, and life transitions using evidence-based approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), combined with biblical principles for those who desire a faith-based perspective.

LaNiece is the Founder of Abundant Life Counseling and Supportive Services, LLC and the Founder and President of Abundant Life Community Support Center, a nonprofit organization committed to increasing access to mental health education, counseling resources, and community support.

Megan Townsend, LPC M.A., NCC, LPC/S

Megan Townsend, M.A., NCC, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, owner, and therapist in South Carolina. She earned her Master’s in Clinical Rehabilitation and Counseling from the University of South Carolina and has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families across clinical, community, and state agency settings.

Megan’s therapeutic work focuses primarily on children and adolescents, women, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, relational and family challenges. Her experience also includes specialized training in women’s reproductive health and infertility through the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Megan takes a collaborative, holistic approach to counseling, considering each individual within the context of their relationships, family system, and overall well-being.

Beyond clinical practice, she serves on the Board of the South Carolina Clinical Mental Health Counselors Association as the Pee Dee Regional Representative and as a member of its Government and Legislative Committee. She also serves on United Way of Horry County’s Health Vision Council.