Melissa, who is known as "Mel" by all of her friends, is currently a junior at James Madison University where she is studying Media Arts and Design and Human Resources. She hopes to one day work as a Pubic Relations specialist for a non-profit or children-based organization. She is very involved at JMU and is always on the go! She is a member of HerCampus JMU, was an orientation leader for incoming freshmen, volunteers in the community, as well as maintains a part-time job at Pump It Up in Mt. Crawford, VA. She grew up in Virginia Beach, VA and loves to spend her spare time at the beach with her friends and family! :)