Mel was involved with Cru while an undergrad at Christopher Newport University in Virginia. During her time there, the Lord grew a passion for discipling women and mobilizing students. She served on staff with Cru at several campuses in the Hampton Roads area of VA for five years. She has since been working as a Project Administrator for an industrial contractor. She is excited to bring her experience in project management and her passion for discipleship and mobilization to help support the East Coast Network (ECN). She lives in Newport News, Virginia with her husband, Daniel and their daughter, Corrie.