Melissa (lovingly referred to as Melly B) joined the Bananas squad as a marketing intern in the fall of 2021 after graduating from Florida State University with her bachelor’s degree in Marketing and her graduate degree in Sport Management. She was offered to extend her internship for the 2022 Banana Ball World Tour and is now excited to stay on full time starting in the fall of 2022. She loves making unforgettable experiences for and connections with Bananas fans across the nation, especially those in the Bananas K Club.

Melissa has difficulty keeping a hobby, but has dabbled in learning to play various instruments, painting by numbers, gardening, cross-stitching, baking, candle making and much much more. Her current hobby is fishing because she bought a reel before a lakeside camping trip. She hasn’t caught anything yet, so all fishing tips would be greatly appreciated. A Jersey girl at heart, she misses poppy seed bagels and pizza from her favorite spots back home. However, she is a huge fan of the city of Savannah. You can catch her strolling around downtown on Sundays after church, coffee in hand, exploring her new city and discovering all its nooks and crannies.