Melissa completed her JD/MBA at Osgoode Hall and the Schulich School of Business. Prior to law school, she obtained an Honours Bachelor of Arts (with Distinction) from the University of Victoria in Sociology and Business Administration. Internationally, Melissa has completed studies in Japan, Chile, Argentina, and Australia.
Alongside her studies at Osgoode, Melissa served as a member of the Osgoode Hall Admissions Committee, as well as a Senior Editor for the Osgoode Hall Law Journal. Melissa also participated in several advocacy competitions throughout law school, including representing Osgoode at the Julius Alexander Isaac Moot.
At Schulich, Melissa was involved in several consulting projects. Her work involved collaborating with organizations across various regions, including Europe, South America, and the Middle East.