Melissa Sage-Bollenbach

Melissa Sage-Bollenbach is a skilled sportswriter and editor currently contributing to SB Nation since August 2022. Prior to this role, Melissa served as Studio Operations Manager at Captivation Dance by Kaleigh from May 2018 to August 2020, overseeing financial operations and student enrollment. A background in education includes experience as a Self-Employed Homeschool Educator from October 2014 to May 2017, developing curriculum for a child with learning differences, and serving as Director of Wellness Programs at Bradley University from August 1997 to December 2012, where Melissa coordinated health and wellness initiatives. Additionally, contributions to mental health support were made as a Group Counselor at Hult Health Center for Health Education, starting in April 1997, and as Staff at the Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery at Proctor Hospital from October 1995 to July 1997. Melissa holds a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Bradley University, alongside a Bachelor of Science in Social Services/Psychology.