About
Melissa Fisher
With a career spanning over two decades in behavioral health, pastoral care, and public service, Melissa is uniquely equipped to address the complex challenges facing our county.
After graduating with degrees in Human Services and Political Science from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne and a Masters of Divinity from United Theological Seminary, Melissa has led a career focused on helping those in need. She worked as a case manager for individuals with developmental disabilities before cofounding New Wave Wellness alongside Erica Pearson. She also serves on the Citilink Public Transportation Board and Mayor's Commission Advisory Board for Mental Health. In addition to those roles, she's an associate pastor at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Prior to this appointment, she was the lead pastor at Faith United Methodist Church.
When she's elected to the Allen County Council, she looks forward to bringing her expertise and experiences to the table and advocating for ways to make our community a better place to live and thrive.
Melissa Fisher's Priorities for
Allen County Council
Prioritizing wise economic investments and stewarding taxpayer dollars
Melissa wants to be a good steward of taxpayer dollars, ensuring that Allen County residents' hard-earned dollars are going toward wise community investments. She'll work to make sure our community's resources are used efficiently, effectively, and responsibly to make wise investments for the long term.
Bringing balance back to the Allen County Council
The Allen County Council is currently composed of seven people — all of them are Republicans and only one of them is a woman. When Melissa wins this race, she'll bring some balance back to the council and be a leading voice to ensure our entire community's needs are being considered.
Supporting proactive measures and partnerships for mental health needs
After working in the community for over 17 years as a case manager and then founding her own mental health organization, Melissa understands the need for expanded access for mental healthcare in Allen County. By evaluating new partnerships and investing in proactive measures to support our residents' needs, we will not only better serve our community, but also reduce costs that can occur when mental health emergencies arise.
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