Melissa Cruz

Administrative Assistant

A little about me...

Born in Lebanon PA, I attended IUP for Art Education. I did not like teaching so I ran away to New York City for 16 years. I then worked at The Museum of Modern Art, and though I loved the city, I also started to hate it. The pandemic hit and I wanted to be closer to my family and in a more rural area. I know Eric Leadbetter from IUP, and he convinced me that I could own a house; something I thought would never be possible. And here I am, living in Easton and loving it!

Unusual Fact

I once flew to a small island in the Pacific called Kiribati to be in a wedding, my dress was made by a man in a hut

Perfect Day

Discovering new places, exploring with Phil or my family (mama and aunt), good eats and drinks, sitting on a beach until the sun goes down and then sitting by a fire

Born In

Lebanon, PA

First Job

Cleaning cabins at Mt. Gretna Camp Grounds

Best Advice You've Ever Received

If nothing changes, then nothing changes

Favorite Food

Shrimp anything and fried chicken

Proudest Moment

Closing on my own house may be tied with creating the LLC for my own art making business

Favorite Lehigh Valley Location

Impossible to choose - I've only been here for 4 years and I am constantly discovering new, amazing places

The Superpower I'd Want Is

Teleportation - cut out the travel time and go anywhere, anytime!

The Best Part Of This Team is

The positivity and support

THE BEST PART OF OUR AREA

growth

Historical preservation

group fans gathered

The Festivals And Activities

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The arts