Telling people's stories is an intimate, powerful and compelling way to drive societal change. From Melissa's earliest years as a reporter at Sports Illustrated through her years as a correspondent at Time, voices and experiences of those most affected by the social policy issues and practices that she's exploring reside at the core of her storytelling. Whether it's sports stories, explorations of children's issues, narratives women's and girls's lives, or essays she continues to write about a wide variety of topics of concern to her, Melissa's observant eye, keen ear, and steadfast determination to put others' voices at the core of her work shines through in the stories she tells.