Melissa is a Charleston-based, licensed architect, specializing in architecture and interior architecture benefitted by precedent. Raised in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia, her foundational interest in design led her to Auburn University. She was drawn to Auburn's renowned Rural Studio program, which instilled a lifelong belief in "architecture for all" through a hands-on, community-driven approach to construction.

Upon graduating, Melissa moved to New York City to launch her professional career. Over the next 15 years, she cultivated a deep expertise in residential projects of varying scales, including new construction, renovation, and historic preservation. She culminated her time in New York with a distinguished five-year tenure at a well-respected AD-100 firm, focusing extensively on classical architecture.

Now practicing in Charleston, South Carolina, Melissa draws continuous inspiration from the rich historical fabric of the Lowcountry, creating deeply personal, enduring spaces for the people who inhabit them.