Melissa has been with B.E.S.T. since 2002. Her experience includes, field work designing early intervention and functional adaptive programs as well as programs for full inclusion of students in general education classrooms. She has conducted initial workshop training for new staff and workshop training for parents. Melissa has served over 20 clients in the greater Sacramento area. She is currently pursuing her bachelors in Psychology with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis. Melissa has donated her time to organizations such as, The Society for the Blind, Special Olympics and FEAT. She enjoys spending her time traveling, cooking, being outdoors and bowling.