Melen is a Summer Search Alumna (Franklin High School Class of 2015) passionate about outdoor education, youth empowerment and challenging inequities to higher education. She received her B.A from the University of Washington (Class of 2019) with a focus on Rhetorical Communications. Melen is currently serving with AmeriCorps at College Possible Washington as a Senior High School Coach. In her free time, you're sure to catch her outside on a walk or hike, trying a new recipe from Bon Appetit, or snuggled up at home with the newest fantasy novel.