Melissa O’Keefe is a native Oregonian who grew up in the country riding horses, hiking and exploring the great outdoors. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and has worked in various operational roles across multiple industries during her 25-year career. Melissa believes empowering young people by supporting their journeys and seeing their authentic selves is a beautiful way to help them navigate the world. Melissa has one son who is a University of Michigan Environmental Policy graduate. She and her partner live in Washington.

Seeing (and Supporting) Youth for Who They Are — Melissa O'Keefe