Melissa has always had a passion for helping others. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from George Mason University and went on to work as an intensive in-home and crisis counselor in the mental health field. Melissa also worked in the animal welfare field as a strategist. She helped young people take action for animals in their communities, gave presentations at schools virtually and in person, created content in the form of handbooks, guides, and social media posts, managed a team of correspondents, and more.
During her time in these career paths, she learned about was we can collectively help build strong, resilient communities and make more sustainable choices for our planet.
Melissa contributes to the team by completing various administrative tasks and creating content for social media.