Melina.Tell me about your career historyWhen I was a peer mentor during my sophomore and junior years of college, it was the best job I had ever had.Apr 20, 2017Apr 20, 2017
Melina.It’s now just over 3 weeks since the most constant and nurturing mother figure I had growing up…Along with a great variety of other feelings, I am struck by a new fear every few days, realizing another part of me that dies if she’s…Jun 13, 2016Jun 13, 2016
Melina.One day, early in the fall of 2010, I was on Addison road racing along the cars as I often did.A white utility van in front of me entered the turning lane and as I watched, slowly began his turn. I was wearing shorts and at some point…Jun 4, 2016Jun 4, 2016
Melina.Do you ever think about the bigness of the world?Recently I met a couple of Kyrgyzstani young men who helped me to experience the smallness of Chicago afresh. The day I met the first young…May 17, 2016May 17, 2016
Melina.Old photos, growing, and closure.Old photos have a way of inciting wonder. Did the first generation to look upon their image in a photograph feel so convinced as I am today…Mar 10, 2016Mar 10, 2016
Melina.Currently heading up the marketing efforts for a business consulting firm in Chicago, I strategize…Mar 1, 2016Mar 1, 2016
Melina.Through the windowI went to the windows, walked with my knees onto the black couch, and looked out. Immediately I noticed a group of men standing on the…Jan 31, 2016Jan 31, 2016
Melina.I am happy to honor her.From a young age, she adored being close to others. She loved people.Jan 26, 2016Jan 26, 2016