Melissa Hough

Melissa (Berg) Hough has been a part of Creative Support Alternatives for four years. She began as a Support Facilitator, providing direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities who live in their own homes and are active participants in their communities. In the position of Community Living Coordinator since 2005, Melissa seized the opportunity to grow professionally, supervising and coordinating teams while utilizing person-centered planning tools to develop truly individualized services.  Consistent with Creative Support Alternatives’ beliefs, her position continues to include direct support responsibilities.

Prior to working with Creative Support Alternatives, Melissa collaborated with people with developmental disabilities in Northern California, working as a live-in companion for a woman with cerebral palsy.  She simultaneously worked as a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant, providing services to both children and adults. She has also served as an Instructional Assistant for students with Autism, Job Developer, Personal Attendant, and Early Intervention Trainee.