After over a decade of contributing creative ideas to communities I love, I’ve developed a talent for entrepreneurship. These are some of the projects that are in motion or have already taken shape!

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Live Aurora Alerts

Working with my team and volunteer spotters to provide free live Aurora Alerts in Michigan and in the Great Lakes Region via the Telegram App, with two services launched in 2025

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PublPublishing Photographers

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DeDesigngning the Official Official Michigan Aurora Chasers Website Website

Established in 2021, the Michigan Aurora Chasers Facebook Group quickly became a go-to resource for Northern Lights. In Fall 2024, Melissa also built a free, public resource, making the official MichiganAuroraChasers.com website available to all.

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