Melanie Nolan graduated from Skidmore College with a major in English and a minor in Intergroup Relations. While at Skidmore, she was heavily involved in Student Government, serving as Vice President of Inclusion and Outreach. In 2022, Melanie was was named a Campus Scholar from the Foundation of Individual Rights and Expression, and created an art installation about the intersections of social justice and free speech. In her free time, Melanie enjoys celebrity gossip, learning about tribal law and playing chess.