Melissa has extensive media experience as a spokesperson for the food, grocery and healthcare industries, and received the Media Excellence Award from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 2016.

With more than 20 years of extensive media experience in Chicago and nationally, Melissa has conducted more than 200 live TV interviews. She has a proven track record for crafting meaningful messages, attractive food displays and interactive cooking demos for interviews including live or taped, in-studio or on-location TV and video. Melissa specializes in training other health professionals on media and presentation skills with an emphasis on creating and delivering compelling science-based messages that engage and empower audiences.