Heading into the new school year is always a mix of emotions — excited, nervous, hopeful, anxious, etc. – all swirling as both teachers and students return to school.
Melissa Lopez is a local government reporter at MLive.com, focusing on communities in West Michigan, including Kent and Ottawa counties. With a passion for LGBTQ+ interest, civil rights, and social issues, she highlights themes of diversity and inclusion in her reporting. Melissa has been featured in prominent outlets such as JAMA, Albuquerque Journal, and CTV News.
