Melissa DeStefano is an experienced fitness professional currently serving as a Fitness and Recovery Coach at The Phoenix since July 2020, where the focus is on fostering community through sobriety. Prior to this role, Melissa held the position of Regional Director of Fitness at Retro Fitness from November 2017 to September 2020, overseeing multiple locations and managing Personal Training departments to drive revenue and develop training methods. Melissa also served as the Director of Fitness and Personal Trainer during their tenure at Retro Fitness, successfully managing teams, overseeing client progress, and creating comprehensive fitness programs. Melissa's educational background includes studies at Rutgers University and Raritan Valley Community College.