Melissa has been in the field of Early Childhood for over 30 years serving in a variety of roles aimed at supporting children & families. She has been a Training and Technical Assistance provider for a variety of Early Childhood Programs including the Portage Project's Family Service Credential. She continues to work with programs to enhance the lives of children & families through teaching and sharing meaningful learning experiences that help shape children’s futures and build family resiliency. Melissa is also bilingual in English and Spanish.