

Melissa Walton, ReMerge
NSU grad finds passion for empowering women in Oklahoma Growing up, Melissa Walton was never afraid to challenge gender roles. The Northeastern State University graduate was raised by a supportive family who encouraged her to be strong, confident, and to never let stereotypes deter her from accomplishing her dreams. “I never got to avoid the chores labeled as boy jobs,” Walton said. “Whether that was mowing the lawn or taking out the trash, I was expected to do the same.” She