She is originally from South Dakota and earned a dual Bachelor’s Degree in biology and business from Arizona State University in 2005. She then received Associates in Nursing from Gateway Community College in 2008. Melissa practiced as a Registered Nurse in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Banner Heart Hospital and brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience in caring for patients with complex cardiovascular disease. Melissa earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University in 2013. She then received a national certification from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners in family practice. Melissa and her husband, Jeff, have two beautiful boys, Jacob and Jase.