Melissa is an Environmental Health Advocate at the Ecology Center with over 20 years of experience working for safe places to live, work, and play. At the Ecology Center, Melissa works in coalitions to prevent childhood lead poisoning, as well as to fight against climate change. Melissa co-facilitates the Great Lakes Lead Elimination Network (GLLEN) and the Lead Impacted Families Together (LIFT) training. She lives with her family on Detroit’s Eastside within the footprint of the now defunct Detroit incinerator. Melissa has been an active member in campaigns that played an integral role in the efforts to shut down the Detroit incinerator. Melissa remains active in her community, volunteering and fighting against local polluting industries. Melissa is a master's student pursuing a Master's of Science degree with a focus on environmental science at the University of Michigan, Dearborn.