Melissa is the creative force behind The Last Place You Look Productions, magnifying women’s perspectives and subverting traditionally male-driven genres with emotionally resonant and irresistibly fun narratives.

Her latest project, Small Town Witches, reflects her commitment to bold, high-concept storytelling with a dynamic, playful edge.

A lifelong advocate for connecting communities through the arts, Melissa first developed original, character-driven productions for her children’s acting program, helping young people discover their voices and collaborate creatively—and uncovered her own passion for storytelling in the process.

A busy mom of two boys, Melissa balances nonprofit arts work and social media consulting. During the pandemic, she returned to school, enrolling in UCLA’s TFT Professional Programs in Screenwriting for both comedy and drama.

Later, she embraced being "the oldest kid in film school" at MetFilm School in London. In June 2024, Melissa chose to activate her new knowledge to pursue her dream project, Small Town Witches, bringing her vision of women-driven, high-concept storytelling to life.