Faculty & staff

Melissa is a Department Assistant in the Child, Youth, and Family Studies department at the University of the Fraser Valley. She obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of the Fraser Valley and her Masters in Adult and Higher Education from the University of South Dakota. A highlight for Melissa after completing an online Masters program was flying to South Dakota to attend the convocation ceremonies and meet her instructors in person.

She enjoys working with students and helping them achieve their educational goals. Melissa has worked at UFV since 2007 and has worked in a variety of departments including Trades, the Office of the Registrar, Upgrading and University Preparation, and Financial Aid.   

Her interests include being outdoors, hiking, running, soccer, yoga, travelling, and being with her two young children, her family, and friends.

• Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW), UFV
• Master of Arts in Educational Administration, University of South Dakota
• Bachelor of Business Administration, UFV
• Business Administration diploma, UFV
• Certified Program Planner, Learning Resources Network
• Threat Assessment & Trauma Response Level 1

• English as a Second Language, Harbin China 2003

• Conference Presenter at CAMTESOL conference in Cambodia, Student Engagement

• Metro Womens Soccer League
• Girl Guides of Canada, Yarrow Unit
• Volunteer at The Power Within motivational speaking conference in 2008, Guest Services supporting Quincy Jones, Andre Agassi, and Chris Gardner