Melissa ValladaresMELISSA VALLADARES is a proud Salvadoreña, born in Washington, DC, and raised in Maryland. She is a graduate from the University of Maryland where she received her bachelor's and master's degrees.Melissa balances her entrepreneurship with being a wif and mom. Melissa's passion is serving others and sharing the power of God's unconditional love. Her love for traveling and son, Lucas, has inspired Melissa to write her first children's book, Going Places with Lucas and Jax. As you read along, Melissa hopes that her book will come to life and inspire others to explore the world around them! Read More Read Less