Melissa is a San Diego native. She worked for over 20 years as a graphic and production designer in the fields of graphic design, marketing, and communications. She went to the University of Phoenix and earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication. She started at Platt/Whitelaw Architects in 2013 and serves as Marketing Coordinator, Proposal Administrator and Office Manager.
In her free time, Melissa enjoys spending time with her family, and outdoor activities such as vegetable gardening, hiking, and finding little known historic places in San Diego. She also loves trying new restaurants, animals, reading, working out, trying recipes, and learning new things.