Melissa joined the Helpers Board in January 2017. Prior to that she served as a volunteer for eight years, at Helpers Bazaar. Her dedication to Helpers deepened her understanding and furthered her own work with people with developmental disabilities. Melissa is a program manager at the Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center where she’s worked for over 10 years. Melissa understands first-hand the struggles people with developmental disabilities face to have safe and welcoming housing in the Bay Area.