Melissa Thacker is a lifelong resident of Osceola County and product of the School District of Osceola County, which amplifies her passion for the local education system. A University of Florida graduate with a BS in Construction Management, Melissa now works as a Project Manager for Balfour Beatty Construction, managing complex projects for owners like Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld. She currently serves on several boards in the area, including the City of Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board, the Osceola Chamber Young Professionals Area Council, and the ACE Mentor Program of Central Florida.