Melissa was born in Honolulu and raised mostly in Aiea on the beautiful island of O'ahu. She graduated from St. Andrew's Priory and went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts Degree from University of Hawai'i at Manoa. While at the University, Melissa worked as a legal assistant in Honolulu and was recruited to work in retail management. She worked in management positions for over a decade at Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Kate Spade & Co., ASICS America & local retailer Fighting Eel.
Through retail, she was able to work overseas in Hong Kong for four years and also in Souther California overseeing recruiting, training and sales operations for new stores. Her varied experience helped her to make connections with people, build her customer service expertise and sales skill set.
She started her career in real estate with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty in 2021. Melissa looks forward to working with you to find your dream home, second home and your investment property within the gorgeous state of Hawai'i.