Melissa Havrda

Melissa Cabello Havrda is a native San Antonian, attorney, and dedicated public servant. Melissa attended Taft High School, then earned her B.A. majoring in political science from St. Mary’s University, a Juris Doctorate from St. Mary’s University School of Law, and an MBA from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Melissa was elected as the San Antonio District 6 Councilwoman on June 8, 2019. While on Council, Melissa served as the Chair of the City’s Public Safety, Transportation and Mobility, and Municipal Court Committees. She also served as a member of the Governance, Investment, and Municipal Utility Committees. Additionally, she served as the first Latina Chair of the Alamo Area Mobility Planning Organization (AAMPO) and the San Antonio Fire and Police Pension Board. While working on obtaining her degrees, Melissa served her community by working as special assistant to former Mayor Ed Garza. She then served as project coordinator to Mayor Emeritus Lila Cockrell and former Councilwoman Bonnie Conner at the San Antonio Parks Foundation. Melissa has also taught Business Law and Criminal Court Systems at Northwest Vista Community College and Government at St. Mary’s University for their MPA program. She is a practicing attorney, real estate agent, and proud small business owner. Prior to serving on City Council, Councilwoman Cabello Havrda served on numerous boards including the Magik Children’s Theater, MOVE Texas, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Community Housing Resource Partners, UTHSC Center for Aging, and Transplants for Children, among others. Melissa is also a proud graduate of the inaugural Latina Leadership Institute through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and served on the SAHCC’s Government Affairs and Business and Economic Development committees. Melissa is an alumni of Leadership San Antonio 41 through the SAHCC and the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and a 2024 Inductee of the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame.