Who is Melina B?
Melina B is an employee at The Arc of Midland. She brings so much joy to the office, and we are lucky to have her. Melina will be authoring the blog, and “spilling the tea” about all sorts of things! Follow along as Melina posts each Monday for “Mondays with Melina.”
Today, Melina wrote about herself to give you all an introduction to who she is. The Arc of Midland serves countless individuals within the community, but we serve each person in different capacities. While The Arc of Midland does not formally serve Melina, we do serve her in other ways.
Melina’s presence at The Arc of Midland is a testament to the power of community and personal connections. Her positive energy, kindness, and enthusiasm for her work enrich the lives of everyone she interacts with. Through her daily interactions, like running errands for The Arc of Midland, helping with fundraising and thanking partners, she embodies the spirit of inclusivity and support that The Arc of Midland strives to promote.
Melina’s journey with us highlights the importance of creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. By sharing her experiences, Melina helps us understand the true meaning of community and the significance of each individual’s contribution. Her stories will not only give you a glimpse into her world but also inspire you to see the beauty in diversity and the strength in unity.
Without further ado, let’s hear from Melina herself as she introduces who she is!
“Hi everyone, my name is Melina. I am 31 years old, and I own my own home. I have 1 dog her name is Flossie she is 9 years old she is a mix dog Pitbull some other name. She’s a wild dog who has ton of energy. She loves people who she meets her favorite food is Peanut butter and Popcorn lover. She is a barker 24 hours of the day and night she sings with me not many dogs can actually sing and she is Extremely an Escape Artist she is very deathly of thunderstorms, Fireworks, Smoke Detectors she has bad Anxiety. I have a 30-year Mortgage under my name and i also work at The Arc of Midland i am a Inclusive Opportunities Connector in August I worked here for 2 years already my favorite things are going to the park and going out to eat swimming doing fun things in the community. I am in a relationship and I do rotary. My favorite color is orange. I have been getting services when I was 18 years old I had Direct support staff in my home and I had a Choice Voucher we had less rules my second company Assistance to Independence ATI rules I had staff for 10 years I lived at my own house for 10 years December 1st”
This is Melina’s dog, Flossie. Above are two photos of Flossie relaxing, and below is a video of Flossie singing with Melina.