"Helping others is the best way to heal the soul."

Mélanie is a strong supporter of cancer prevention & care research (her mother and dearest friend are both currently undergoing treatment).

As a survivor of domestic violence, she is also an advocate of programs that support self-empowerment and education of women in transition.

The following are just a few of her favorite volunteer experiences.

Walking in honor of Mélanie's mother, diagnosed January 2010

2009 Women of Faith

2009 - Rome, Italy singing in Birth of Christ

2008 - The Victorian Country Christmas

2008 - Mayor's Day of Concern

2007 - DaVita Kidney Awareness Trust (KAT) walk

2006 - World Vision AIDS Walk

2005 - The Singing Nativity @ Victorian Country Christmas

2005 - Singing the National Anthem at the University of Washington Commencement Ceremonies

(US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke is to the right)