Mrs. Idaho American

Born in Salt Lake City + raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Mélanie’s upbringing was a colorful tapestry of cultures. With a mother from Paris, French was the language of her home, while her father's Israeli heritage added variety to their celebrations of both Jewish + Christian holidays.

Mélanie’s academic journey began at the University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL), where she studied English, French + Dance. Later, she transferred to Brigham Young University Idaho (BYUI) to continue her pursuits before becoming an EMT. She now co-owns both a successful EMS agency + a dance studio with her sweetheart.

On May 11th 2024, Mélanie + her husband Richard celebrated their 11th anniversary. Fun fact, Richard is 6’2” + Mélanie is a mere 4’11”. Their blended family, consisting of six wonderful children—three boys + three girls—keeps them on their very busy toes. Together, they throughly enjoy traveling, cruising, + practicing jiu-jitsu as a family.