Melissa was raised in Jefferson City. After high school, she attended the University of Missouri in Columbia where she studied Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. Continuing her education, Melissa will be applying to physician associate programs to earn her Master of Science in Physician Associate Studies as she is working to become a PA-C.
In the spring of 2023, Melissa joined Genesis. She loves getting the chance to work with patients on a daily basis, as well as being around her coworkers. She is thankful she gets to work with an authentic group of people. So far, she has loved every medical setting she worked in.
When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering, learning ASL, and reading true crime or historical fiction.