Melissa serves as a Program Specialist for the Center for Transformative Systems for Equitable Educational Outcomes (TSEE). In this role, she provides project management and coordination, and administrative support to the team. She works directly alongside Deputy Executive Director Dr. Chris Hartley and brings with her almost a decade of experience working in education.

Melissa earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geology from Cal Poly Humboldt. In her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors with her two boys, her husband and dog.