Melissa Rea

Melissa Rea joined the Care to Learn team in 2017, and currently supports all Care to Learn Chapters as the Director of Chapter Services, where she oversees the incredible team that supports Chapters day-to-day. Melissa came to Care to Learn after spending a decade in the pharmaceutical/medical education industry, and finding a passion for building community and helping kids through volunteer work.

Melissa grew up in Clever, Missouri, and graduated from Missouri State University with a degree in Entertainment Management. She is active in the community and has served as president of Queen City Sertoma and as a member of the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield. She was awarded Club and District "Sertoman of the Year" in 2015, and in 2023, Springfield Business Journal recognized her as one of the community's "40 Under 40."

When she’s not at Care to Learn, Melissa performs in several local bands in and around Springfield. She also enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her husband, Jim, and son, Archie.

Melissa's favorite part about working at Care to Learn is working alongside school district staff to set their Care to Learn Chapters up for success and long-term sustainability so their students can thrive.