Melissa has been with the Center since 2001. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree from University at Buffalo in Health and Human Services where she majored in Geriatrics. Melissa serves on the Live Well Erie Committee, Amherst Central Park Task Force, Amherst Community Diversity Commission, Northwest Amherst Community Center Advisory Board, Amherst Generations Foundation (Ex-Officio), and is the Resource Person for the Center's Advisory Board. She enjoys travelling, reading, gardening and volunteering.