Melissa's career in gymnastics started at the age of ten when she joined a private club in Oshkosh, WI. After competing through level 9, she joined the high school gymnastics, diving and track teams. During the summers she would coach classes through the area recreational department and substitute coach for an area private club.

Melissa's talents in athletics led her to a Division 1 scholarship in diving at UW-Green Bay where she graduated with a BS in business marketing in 2004. For the past year and a half she has worked as the Office Manager/Marketing Director as well as a Recreational and level 4 Team Coach. She also spend 4 weeks this past summer coaching at Lake Owen Gymnastics Camp.

Her qualifications include a USAG Pro Membership and USAG Safety Certification.