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 TAYLOR

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.

VICTORIA TAYLOR

College Intern

Victoria is an honor's student in her junior year at the University of Georgia. She is majoring in management information systems with minors in cognitive science and Italian. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering, intramural flag football, playing board games, spending time with friends and family, and baking.