Melissa was born in New Jersey and then spent most of her childhood in Germany. She enjoyed traveling to different countries and making family memories. She moved to the Raleigh area and graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in Communications and minor in German.
Melissa has worked in various office leadership roles, and most recently as an elementary school educator. She is also a notary public for the state of North Carolina. She lives in Apex with her husband and two children. Melissa enjoys spending time with family and friends, and volunteering in her church and community.