Melissa started working for Redemption House Ministries February 1, 2024, as lead case manager and women’s shelter oversight. She began as a client at the shelter before volunteering, becoming a staff member, moving up to house manager, and eventually becoming a case manager. She loves watching her clients grow and achieve self-sufficiency as she once did. In her free time, Melissa takes care of her turtle named Toothless. She believes with all her heart that Redemption House Ministries saved her life, and she has never had a more rewarding job.