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, a Masters in Psychology from Indiana Tech, 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 founding a co-owned organization, New Wave Wellness, alongside Erica Pearson. She also serves on the 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 believes Allen County residents deserve leadership that treats every tax dollar with care and accountability. She will focus on investing in projects and services that strengthen our community, improve quality of life, and ensure county resources are used responsibly and transparently for long-term success.
Restoring balance and representation
The Allen County Council should reflect and represent the voices of the entire community. Melissa will bring a fresh perspective, collaborative leadership, and a commitment to making sure every resident feels heard while working toward balanced, community-focused decision making. Melissa believes strong leadership comes from listening to residents, building bi-partisan partnerships, and focusing on practical, common sense solutions.
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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