Originally planning on becoming a police officer, Melissa went to college for a year of criminal justice before switching to EMS. She moved to Lac La Biche from southern Alberta to attend Portage College, where she earned her EMR in 2006, her PCP designation in 2008 and her ACP designation in 2013. Melissa worked ground ambulance in Lac La Biche for about seven years before joining ACAA in 2017. She feels she already has her dream job, but says the best thing about working at ACAA is “the people”. Married with two children, Melissa now calls Acme, Alberta home, and enjoys camping, hunting, hiking, pretty much all sports, travelling, and just spending time with her family.