Melissa is an implementer at heart and thrives on making ideas become a reality. She is an innovative problem solver and a clear thinker. Over the years she has developed her skill set in administration, program development, small business management and graphic design through varied opportunities in multiple countries. In addition to private sector endeavours in the United States, Melissa volunteered for five years in Africa, helping to establish an orphanage in Mozambique, and later assisting in the development and coordination of an agricultural and business adult education program in South Africa. Currently, as owner of Past to Present Photos, Melissa utilizes her graphic design, interpersonal, and organizational skills by assisting individuals in the curation of their personal histories through their photo collections.
