Melissa is a mother of two sons, poet, fourth of five children, born in Los Angeles, CA. She is a member of St. Paul Baptist Church, Sacramento, CA, under the leadership of Dr. Ephraim Williams. She gave her life to Christ as a youth and re-dedicated her life as a young adult. She is currently serving as a Youth Sunday School Teacher and works with the Children's Ministry at her church. Over the years, she has worked in several ministries and volunteered numerous hours to serve God through her church. Melissa received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a Concentration in Real Estate and Land Use along with a Minor degree in Economics from California State University, Sacramento and has over 18 years of related work experience. In her spare time, Melissa enjoys encouraging and helping others, writing poetry, exercising, reading, and spending time with family and friends.