Melissa has worked for 20+ years in education in various capacities. This includes some work in special education, outdoor education, parent support/education, and traditional education settings. 

Melissa has four degrees and several certifications, covering areas of psychology, child development, and environmental science. Melissa’s focus is always on social justice work. This stems from her personal experiences. Melissa is bicultural and comes from a multicultural family. In the last few years Melissa has grown her experience with training and work in postpartum mental health support.