Our Team

MELISSA TAYLOR

Founder

Melissa graduated in 1995 with a BS in chemistry from Emory University and started her career at Coca-Cola in Research & Development. She then spent 10 years at home full time with her four children. In 2009, she began maintaining websites from home in order to find a desirable work/life balance, and in 2011 she founded Candescent Media, a full service website design, maintenance and marketing firm.

ADELINE BARNETT

Fine Artist

Adeline graduated in 2022 from Savanah College of Art and Design with a B.A. in Painting. She is a gifted fine artist and consults with Candescent Media in the areas of graphic and communication design.

ALEX TAYLOR

Content Management

Alex graduated in 2022 from Georgia Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Computational Media and a minor in Russian. He is a skilled writer, photographer, and programmer, and is excited to consult with Candescent Media.

DREW TAYLOR

Front End Development

Drew graduated in 2021 from The University of Georgia with a B.S. in Computer Science. He is a skilled programmer,  communicator, and technical blogger. Candescent Media is privileged to consult with him.