Melissa Melendez
Melissa Melendez | |
|---|---|
Melendez in 2021 | |
| Member of the California State Senate from the 28th district | |
| In office May 18, 2020 – December 5, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Jeff Stone |
| Succeeded by | Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (redistricted) |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 67th district | |
| In office December 3, 2012 – May 18, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Silva (redistricted) |
| Succeeded by | Kelly Seyarto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Melissa Ann Schneider February 17, 1968 Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Nico Melendez |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Chaminade University (BA) University of Phoenix (MBA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | Persian Gulf War |
Melissa Ann Melendez (née Schneider; born February 17, 1968) is an American politician who served in the California State Senate. A Republican, she represented the 28th District from 2012 to 2022, which encompassed large portions of Riverside County. She previously served in the California State Assembly and on the Lake Elsinore City Council.