Melissa Masserang

Melissa grew up in Michigan and attended the University of Michigan for her undergraduate degree. She graduated in 2012 with a major in anthropology and minors in women's studies and biology. After graduating, she joined the Peace Corps (Guatemala 2013-2015) and worked in health education and promotion in a larger town in the western highlands of Guatemala. After returning to Michigan, she worked at an immigration law firm writing immigration petitions for clients looking to become permanent residents in the United States. As a part of the Global Activities Scholars Program, Melissa hopes to learn more about working with women, children and families, immigrants, and refugees in a cross-cultural social work context.