Melisa Valdez always dreamed of being in the background, but her talent has put her front and center during these NBA Finals.
As the Celtics’ in-arena host, she is one of the first people fans see on the jumbotron as they file into their seats at TD Garden.
She can be seen all over the parquet floor, interviewing players, running halftime contests, and pumping up the crowd throughout the game.
“Melisa embodies what it means to be a Bostonian,” said Nicole Federico, senior vice president of marketing and content for the Celtics. “She has been instrumental to the Celtics brand by authentically connecting with our fans both locally and globally.