About Us
Aging Life Care Manager®, Your Elder Experts
BA, UMass Amherst; MSW, Boston College
Melissa’s path to working with older adults began through the relationships she formed during her earlier career in fundraising. She especially treasured her connections with older adult donors, which ultimately inspired a career change. For more than 12 years, she has worked with older adults and their families across home care, assisted living, memory care, and community-based settings. She earned her MSW from Boston College with a concentration in older adults and also has experience providing in-home clinical intervention through a Boston-based nonprofit Aging Services Access Point.
A fierce advocate for older adults, Melissa brings empathy, reassurance, and creativity to her work with clients and families. She builds close partnerships with families as well as care partners and community leadership, allowing her to advocate effectively for the people she serves. She especially enjoys finding practical solutions, from helpful resources to simple tools and gadgets, that can make everyday life safer, healthier, and easier.
Outside of work, Melissa is passionate about staying active and credits Barre3 with supporting both her physical and mental well-being. She also enjoys spending time with her rescue dog, Marlow, who has brought plenty of joy, neighborhood connections, and many miles of walking into her life.
Melissa is a member of both the national and New England chapters of the Aging Life Care Association.
What I Wish Families Knew
“Long-term care and aging well go much more smoothly when families have the right information and resources and take steps before a crisis. So much can be accomplished with even just one consultation.”
