Melissa Anderson is a CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) and the Prevention Programs Coordinator with the Butte County Office of Education (BCOE). She is a long-time resident of Butte County and has worked in the tobacco prevention field for over 8 years. Her career has given her the chance to have a variety of conversations with kids across the county. Working with youth has become her passion and she is grateful for all that they teach her.