About the Instructor: Melissa Cox, M.S., M.B.A. Melissa is Keystone Kidspace’s resident chemist, baker, and seamstress—a multi-passionate expert with a love for curiosity-fueled learning. She holds Bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Chemistry, plus a Master’s degree focused on nonprofit organizations. Her career path has taken her through pharmaceutical companies, the Humane Society, the National Institute of Standards & Technology, the National Cancer Institute, restaurants and cafes, classrooms, tutoring sessions, and even her own in-home cottage bakery. She is also fluent in Spanish, allowing her to connect with even more learners and families. Whether she’s whipping up something delicious, sewing something fabulous, or helping makers learn by doing, Melissa brings creativity, imagination, and joy to every experience she leads.