Melody was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is a passionate visual artist, nomadic community builder, lover of God and people!

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 Melody earned her Master’s Degree in Pastoral Studies with an emphasis in Leadership & Development from Azusa Pacific University. 

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Melody spent two years teaching preschool at a Christian missionary-based school in Kampala, Uganda. She served as the Operations Manager for Reach Up Reach Out Ministries, an organization that cares for orphaned children and widows in Uganda from 2019-2021.

 

Melody is a Board Member of Girls Interrupted, an organization that empowers and mentors young girls who are being raised in single-parent homes in Maryland, Virginia. 

 

In her free time, you can find her exploring nature, pretending she’s a social media influencer or painting vibrant masterpieces!

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