Melissa joined HLS in August 2026, with 16 years of nursing experience. She has worked in primarily in the NICU(neonatal intensive care unit) at several hospitals in the Philadelphia area. She currently still works at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery in their NICU. Her other nursing experience includes Postpartum and Antepartum units as well as outpatient experience in IVF Fertility nursing and at Nemours Specialty pediatric office with over 22 specialties. Nursing was a second career path, Melissa’s first degree was in Fine Art. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two boys.