Member of the California State Senate from the 28th district
In office May 18, 2020 – December 5, 2022
Preceded by
Jeff Stone
Succeeded by
Lola Smallwood-Cuevas
Member of the California State Assembly from the 67th district
In office December 3, 2012 – May 18, 2020
Preceded by
Jim Silva (redistricted)
Succeeded by
Kelly Seyarto
Personal details
Born
Melissa Ann Schneider
(1968-02-17) February 17, 1968 (age 56) Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
Political party
Republican
Spouse
Nico Melendez
Children
5
Alma mater
Chaminade University (BA) University of Phoenix (MBA)
Military service
Allegiance
United States
Branch/service
United States Navy
Battles/wars
Persian Gulf War
Melissa Ann Melendez (née Schneider; born February 17, 1968) is an American politician who served in the California State Senate. She is a Republican that represented the 28th District, which encompassed large portions of Riverside County.[1] She previously served in the California State Assembly and on the Lake Elsinore City Council.[2]
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