Melissa Melendez

Melissa Melendez
Melendez in 2021
Member of the California State Senate
from the 28th district
In office
May 18, 2020  December 5, 2022
Preceded byJeff Stone
Succeeded byLola Smallwood-Cuevas (redistricted)
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 67th district
In office
December 3, 2012  May 18, 2020
Preceded byJim Silva (redistricted)
Succeeded byKelly Seyarto
Personal details
Born
Melissa Ann Schneider

(1968-02-17) February 17, 1968
Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseNico Melendez
Children5
Alma materChaminade University (BA)
University of Phoenix (MBA)
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Battles/warsPersian Gulf War

Melissa Ann Melendez (née Schneider; born February 17, 1968) is an American politician who served in the California State Senate. A Republican, she represented the 28th District from 2012 to 2022, which encompassed large portions of Riverside County. She previously served in the California State Assembly and on the Lake Elsinore City Council.