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May 2, 2025 37 mins

On this episode of The Power of the Ask, we welcome Melissa Cisco, Esq., Director of High School Innovation and Special Projects, NYC Department of Education, for a discussion on the surprising intersection of education and real estate. Melissa shares her journey of discovering the power of property ownership for building wealth and how she empowers her students with this knowledge. Tune in for these key takeaways: 

  • Unlocking Wealth with Real Estate: Discover how a legal lens on the property market reveals pathways to building significant wealth, accessible to individuals from diverse backgrounds. 
  • Making Smart Money Moves: Learn strategies for successful real estate investments, understanding the long-term game versus the quick flip for sustainable growth. 
  • Educating for Economic Empowerment: Understand how forward-thinking educators can equip students with financial literacy skills. 
  • Igniting Transformation Through Opportunity: Hear about Melissa's dedication to creating life-changing experiences for students, both in their local communities and across the globe. 

About Melissa Cisco:
Melissa
is an educator, attorney, and advocate for generational wealth and global learning. With 15 years in education and a legal focus in real estate, education, and immigration, she empowers families through smart investment strategies and teaches students the value of real estate. As Director of High School Innovation and Special Projects , she supports NYC’s 1.1 million students and has led international trips to expand their worldviews. Melissa is passionate about creating meaningful, transformative opportunities for the next generation. 

 Welcome, Melissa! We’re so excited to have you with us today. To kick things off, why don’t you share something with our audience, something that they wouldn’t know just from reading your bio? 

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