Melissa has for many years been an outstanding Pro-Life advocate by being a benefactor of Diocesan Pro-Life agencies/ministries; she also sponsors rosaries with a group who pray for Pro-Life efforts. She has been an effective counselor volunteer at the White Rose Women's Center where she has counseled and supported women in difficult pregnancy situations. She is a practicing Catholic Mother who has seen to the religious education of her children and their participation with her at Mass and other religious activities.
Nominated by Dr. Alex Schilpp