Our team members have over 60 years of combined experience. They joined Tree of Life because they feel called to support children and families in our community and around the world. Our mission allows them to serve their patients every day while also creating impact worldwide.
Melissa is an extremely knowledgeable dental assistant who is sure to make each patient feel comfortable. Melissa has been working in dentistry since 2001, and graduated from the Dental Assistant Program at Indiana University South Bend in 2006. After graduating from Indiana University, Melissa continued her training to become an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant. She proudly holds certifications as a CDA, EFDA, CPFDA. I truly enjoy using my skills in restorative dentistry and Im excited to provide exceptional dentistry as a part of the Tree Of Life Team.
Melissa is the mother to Ivan and Isadora, and hosts two foreign exchange students each school year. She married her high school sweetheart Fred. Melissa is an animal lover at heart and provides a loving home to her pets which include dogs, cats, a box turtle, and several gold fish.
