Biography
Melissa Mitchell traverses the peaks and valleys of our complex internal emotional landscapes and strives to build community through creative expression. Born in California and raised in the mountains of Colorado, Melissa earned her bachelor’s degree in English and creative writing from Colorado State University and has worked in a variety of roles over the years, including magazine director, community poetry project coordinator, technical writer, and co-writer of an animated children's web series. Fort Collins' 2024-2026 Poet Laureate and a Finishing Line Press New Women’s Voices semi-finalist, Melissa is a proud queer creative living in Colorado with her partner and their 100-year-old cat and (R.I.P. Skeeter) tiny dog.
