Melissa Dagenhart

Melissa Dagenhart, a mom, widow, and freelance editor, lives in Chicagoland with her feline roommates, Sherlock and Loki. She’s been advocating for mental health awareness since she was a teenage guest speaker on the topic of "Danger Signs of Suicidal Teens." After a decade of producing a folk music concert series, she’s now preparing to lead self-empowerment workshops. For creative expression, Melissa especially enjoys writing, playing drums and banjo, and painting. You can find her on Facebook and Instagram.