OUR MISSION

To be a trusted partner that helps organizations unlock the full value of their technology investments—through strategy, structure, and sustainable practices.

WHO WE ARE

Hibernia was founded on a simple belief…

Technology should serve people, not the other way around.

We help organizations transform how they deliver technology by bringing clarity, structure, and strategy to every engagement.

Combining decades of experience in IT strategy, PMO leadership, and digital transformation with a hands-on, pragmatic approach, we’ve led enterprise-wide programs, built and scaled PMOs, and partnered with executives to align technology with business growth.

OUR EXPERIENCE

We’ve supported clients across industries, including:

  • Biopharma & Healthcare

  • Energy

  • Transportation

  • Professional Services

  • Nonprofits & Community Organizations

From startups scaling rapidly to global enterprises modernizing legacy systems, our work always starts the same way: by meeting you where you are and tailoring solutions to your context.

Our Clients Value
Us Because We

  • Listen first – We take time to understand your culture, challenges, and goals.

  • Bring clarity – Complex programs and operating models are simplified into actionable steps.

  • Build capacity – We leave behind stronger teams, not dependency on consultants.

  • Deliver results – Every engagement ties directly to measurable business outcomes.

Meet Our Founder

MELISSA ALEXANDER

FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

Melissa is a seasoned technology leader with over two decades of experience driving business technology transformation across industries in Houston, New York City, and now Boston.

She has led global IT PMOs, built and scaled high-performing Business Technology Partner teams, and guided enterprise-wide digital transformation roadmaps for organizations such as: Foundation Medicine, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Biogen, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, NYK Lines and Boston Scientific. Her expertise spans PMO leadership, IT strategy, organizational change management, and technology governance.

Melissa holds an MBA in International Business from Tulane University and a BBA in Management Information Systems & Finance from the University of Oklahoma. She is also certified in Agile project management (CSM) and Organizational Change Management (CCMP), with executive education in Technology & AI Strategy from the University of Miami.

Beyond her consulting work, Melissa is a dedicated community leader and entrepreneur. She has served on national and regional non-profit boards, including the Children’s Heart Foundation, Raising a Reader MA, and the Junior League of Boston, where she advocates for children’s literacy, congenital heart defect research, and women’s leadership. She is also the owner and co-owner of several small businesses—including The Rusty Nail Winery (since 2010), The Rusty Nail Emporium, and Wanderlust Properties—which play a key role in rebuilding her hometown by helping small businesses and tourism return to the community following a devastating tornado in 2024. To further this mission, Melissa founded the Red Earth Collaborative, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting local revitalization and small business recovery. She is also the author of the upcoming children’s book series, The Adventures of Lulu LaRue and Her Dinosaur Too, and an intrepid traveler who has explored more than 80 countries in search of new adventures.

Ready to take the next step?

Let’s explore how Hibernia Consulting can help you achieve your technology and business goals.