She and her husband have rescued two dogs and two cats and have some experience dealing with behavioral issues. Prior to living out of state for several years, Dr. Mellema volunteered as a dog walker at HSoMC. Returning this year, she has filled a vacancy on the board to assist with long-term fundraising efforts. With her expertise in marketing, She generates and posts fundraising-related digital content through the HSoMC website, e-newsletters, and Facebook page. As a learning experience for her students, Dr. Mellema provides hands-on marketing and advertising experience with local businesses.