Melissa joined American Addiction Centers in 2019 as an administrative assistant. She has since earned the opportunity to work as the Regional Alumni Coordinator. This position gives her the tools and resources to provide an outpouring of support, encouragement, and hope to AAC’s Alumni. Recovery is not possible without continued education. Melissa has an obvious passion for helping those struggling with addiction—be it the person struggling or their loved ones.

Integrating education with social media has given her an outlet to provide outreach and education to hundreds of individuals across the United States. She believes everyone deserves a second chance and supports individuals as they land back on their feet during the recovery process.

Melissa holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and is currently enrolled in Trevecca Nazarene University’s graduate program to become a licensed clinical therapist.