Melissa Hill has lived in Yuba City since 2012. She joined BREATHE in 2022 as the Food Scraps and Recycling Program Manager. Before this role, Melissa worked as a state preschool teacher, where she mentored young learners in her community. She earned degrees in Social and Behavioral Science and Early Childhood Education from Yuba Community College, and later obtained a BA in Human Development from CSU East Bay. Currently, Melissa is pursuing a master’s degree in Diverse Community Development at CSU Northridge, with a focus on making a positive impact in marginalized communities. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her daughter and dog.