Melissa is an Athletic Training Resident with UF Health. She is serving as the head athletic trainer at Santa Fe High School while pursuing her a clinical doctorate degree in athletic training. Her responsibilities at Santa Fe include injury prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for all the high school athletes, while covering all home games and practices daily.

Melissa received her Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training at the University of Delaware in 2020. She is NATA BOC certified and is licensed by the State of Florida as an athletic trainer.