Melissa brings a variety of experience to the team. Her history includes study of cultures and living abroad in Latin-American countries. She is an activist within the LGBTQ community. An avid cyclist, Melissa participated in the Gay Games VII in three different cycling events and won two silver medals. Melissa is also a lifelong student of photography and Spanish, and is currently studying American Sign Language.

Melissa and fiancé Stacy Jacobs run QueerlyWed.com, the premier nationwide directory of queer-friendly businesses for people planning their wedding or commitment ceremony. If you and your partner have already tied the knot and would like to be featured on Queerly Wed, write celebrations@queerlywed.com.