Copywriter and Editor
Melissa grew up in Vancouver, BC, surrounded by the natural beauty of Canada's coastal forests. Melissa traveled and studied fine art in the United States and Europe, earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Called back to the allure of the mountains, ocean, and even the rain, Melissa returned to the Pacific Northwest and now resides in Bellingham, Washington. Melissa’s interest in food security and environmental sustainability began when she fell in with an intrepid group of urban farmers. Through them, she learned the real value of good food. She also learned that if you ever have the chance to go to a dinner hosted by farmers, say “YES!” In her spare time, Melissa can be found gardening, drawing, and being tackled by her niece and nephew. Sometimes all at once.
