Melissa is a student in the Inclusive Design graduate program. Her interests are in accessible program co-design with the disability community. She is a founding board member of Hand Over Hand Community Organization and currently works at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital as a Family Support Specialist.

“When it's really stressful, I remind myself that I can handle anything if I take it one minute at a time - it's similar to remaining present, but it's also a reminder of my own resiliency. In such a constantly changing landscape for healthcare, our team reminds each other that although we don't know what will happen, we have the tools for trying something new or re-designing in the best way we can.”