Have you met Melissa Erickson? 

Melissa is passionate about serving her community and has found her purpose working in the nonprofit sector. She joined Women to Women Network this spring to bring awareness to the non-profit she serves: A Village for One. Melissa is a Development Director for the organization - a 501(c)3 providing resources to youth impacted by sexual exploitation and trafficking.

 Their website explains, "Our aim is to bring the talents and gifts of our community together to create an opportunity to serve each child that has been impacted by sexual exploitation in our local community. The community unites to provide youth with a home, nourishment, education, holistic healing, mentorship, service, and opportunity to grow, believe, and become their greatest potential. You can visit their website to find out more about how to get involved with A Village For One.

In addition to being passionate about her work in the nonprofit sector and serving her community, Melissa is also an accomplished writer and published author. She has a BA in Writing, Literature and Publishing and wrote and published a book in 2014 called Sisters, Sunsets and Self Discovery. She has two young boys, Ember and Archer and loves weekend adventures with her family, travel, dancing, hiking and camping.