A native Charlottean, vegan since 2008, and consultant to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Melissa negotiates animal welfare policies with international companies, manages Visual Melody Marketing and runs vegan website www.beavoiceforthevoiceless.com. She is training to become a registered yoga teacher and certified holistic nutrition consultant, and working toward an MS in Complimentary Alternative Medicine. Melissa and her husband David live with their adopted dogs, Shaggy and Cody. You may contact her at: melissa@visualmelodymarketing.com.