About Mel




My name is Me’Lisa but I prefer Mel!  
I am currently a Masters student at USC- University of Southern California.
I am studying Heritage Conservation which is based in the School of Architecture.
I returned to school after working in and observing the public history and arts + culture sectors in California.  
For decades these sectors have been dismissed and underfunded,  despite being major contributing factors to California's economy.  
Through my studies and research I hope to help shift perspectives and increase investment for heritage conservation.