Melissa specializes in writing informative articles, human interest stories, and essays that examine the individual relation to the collective.
When she’s not writing you can find Melissa watching bloopers from The Office, devouring vegan fast food, or people watching at the local coffee shop (which, of course, she’ll later write about.)
Melissa focused her studies in understanding the human experience through behavior, development, and written analysis.
Melissa has been practicing and researching a variety of spiritual modalities for the better part of her life. Drawing from the concepts of Taoism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Christianity, Melissa hones in on what can be gleaned for anyone looking to walk a more awakened path. Through a unique combination of an open-minded past and dutiful research, she's able to convey broad spiritual concepts to the casual spiritual reader.
Melissa's background in psychology, coaching, and recovery from addiction have provided a sturdy foundation from which to write about interpersonal relationships. She is comfortable writing from both a professional and a personal standpoint. Her interest in the human condition, connection, and what causes long lasting connections have made her a frequent contributor to a variety of platforms.
Melissa has assisted a multitude of local groups in crafting their political messaging. She's sought after for such projects because of her keen awareness of inclusiveness, bias, and communication. In the sensitive political atmosphere of the current age, Melissa is highly attuned to the need for clear language and consideration of interpretation.
Melissa has tremendous experience producing articles that both educate and entertain. She realizes that in order to accomplish this in each piece, complicated information must be accessible to the casual reader. To reach this goal she often adds a bit of wit and humor, but is also capable of maintaining a professional and technical style.
Melissa specializes in writing blogs that engage readers, generate traffic, and leave a lasting effect on an audience. To accomplish this she's able to tailor her style to a variety of platforms, but her favorite audiences are those that are looking to improve themselves and the lives of those around them.
Melissa recognizes the important role that social media plays in today's landscape. Whether writing a catchy promotional line or a long post on a specific topic, she recognizes the importance of engagement and cultivating a strong following.