Mel has been working at Evergreen Animal Hospital since March 2022 as a kennel assistant. She wants to continue her education in animal care and become a vet tech.

Mel has lived in Gig Harbor her whole life. In her free time she enjoys going to beaches, going on hikes, cooking/baking and hanging out with her animals. Mel has 4 cats (Tiny, Ash, Roo, Daisy) a Betta fish named Mushu and 2 dogs ( Jasper and Juniper).