Merissa is the kind of behind-the-scenes force that keeps people, projects, and ideas flowing with ease. As an office manager and project coordinator at Thunderbird Plumbing, she brings clarity, organization, and heart to the day-to-day—supporting the install team, keeping the office humming, and helping good work happen smoothly. What she values most is the people: real connection, shared purpose, and contributing to something that serves the Victoria community in a meaningful way.

Before this chapter, she spent years as an international travel consultant, an experience that shaped her deep appreciation for people, culture, and the beauty found in small details. Outside of work, she’s an urban farmer, canner, and lifelong learner, currently studying to become a master herbalist. Rooted in family and friendship, she loves creating spaces where people feel cared for—whether through good food, thoughtful gestures, or simply showing up. At the core of everything she does is a desire to live intentionally and help good things grow.