Melissa has a BA in English from Messiah University and an MA in English, Asian American Literature, and Ethno-Racial Studies from UMass Boston. Passionate about making a difference in the world, she has managed fundraising events for nonprofits in the Boston area such as Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Ron Burton Training Village, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Yoga Reaches Out (YRO). She eventually landed at YRO as their Director of Programs and Operations, coordinating third party fundraising events in the Boston area, Bay Area, Albany, and Hartford.

Coming to Interfaith initially as a client, Melissa understands first-hand the compassion and dedication needed to help serve those in our community at a time when they’re at their most vulnerable. In her spare time, she volunteers at her church with the children’s programs and participates in community service weeks. Melissa lives in Quincy with her husband and two boys.