Melanie is an accountant and mother of three children, two boys and one girl. She received her Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Brigham Young University-Idaho and owns her own accounting firm. She has served on the board of a few other non-profit organizations. While in High School and College, Melanie was a member and officer of Business Professionals of America for five years and for one year was the Idaho Post Secondary Secretary. When her daughter was diagnosed with SHINE Syndrome she was quick to want to help the board with financials and fundraising. She has been amazed at how quickly the organization has been able to get things done and is more than happy to help in any way possible.