Biography

Mel arrived in Portland in 1998 with little more than a small truck and a handful of personal belongings — and built a life and career from the ground up. She worked her way through Portland State University, earning a double major in Communications and Spanish, and has since given back hundreds of volunteer hours to organizations including Habitat for Humanity's Women Build program and the Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors® (PMAR).

Since becoming a Realtor® in 2006, Mel has built a reputation on real expertise — a deep, hands-on understanding of financing, construction, building systems, and home renovation. She has taken on leadership roles and served on numerous committees with PMAR and at the state level with Oregon Realtors®, and has been named a Diamond-Platinum Member of the Circle of Excellence for multiple consecutive years.

In 2020, Mel was honored as PMAR's Realtor® of the Year — a career highlight that reflects two decades of dedication to her clients and community.

Outside of real estate, Mel is happiest traveling, eating good food, practicing her Spanish and enjoying all the Pacific Northwest has to offer.