Melissa Decker

Bridges United College Counseling Director Melissa Decker has over 10 years of college counseling experience both at the high school and college levels. She has worked with a multitude of student-athletes looking to get ahead in the college process and support families in making these critical decisions for their future.

Melissa was inspired to help after supporting her own children through the process. Her son went on to play college soccer at the NCAA DI level and her daughter ran track at the NCAA D1 level. After seeing the importance of making sound decisions both academically and athletically about choosing the best college, Melissa chose to make a career in helping support student-athletes at all levels. She earned her B.S. in Biology from The College of New Jersey and an M.S. in Academic Advising from Kansas State University with a concentration on Advising Student-Athletes. She currently resides in Stafford Township with her husband Ed Decker, a former professional and collegiate standout soccer player.