Catherine/University of St. Thomas School of Social Work. Melissa began working with families facing cancer in the early 1990’s while in graduate school at Fordham University in New York City. After returning to Minnesota, she worked at the Angel Foundation co-directing the Facing Cancer Together program until joining the School of Social Work faculty in 2015. Melissa is familiar with the profound physical, emotional, financial, and legal challenges families must navigate when living with cancer and is honored to be part of team at Cancer Legal Care.