Dr. Melissa Bird is a descendant of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes. She is an internationally recognized lay preacher, author, healer, and podcaster. Dr. Bird has spent nearly 3 decades teaching workshops on spiritual and social justice and revolution. Her combination of education, real life experience and practical advice makes her a powerful force of change in the lives of the people she connects with. Past audience members have described her speaking as “fierce,” “revelatory,” “life-changing,” “enthusiastic,” and “inspirational.”

Dr. Bird creates the genesis for a new brand of leadership and rebellion and graceful revolution. Her words awaken revolutionaries, trailblazers and powerful innovators who are seeking deeper connection and expansive growth.
 

When she’s not working, Melissa can be found reading while drinking Earl Gray tea with heavy cream or making needle felted dolls, because who doesn't need to stab things over and over these days? She lives in Corvallis, Oregon with her husband, three children, two dogs and one three legged cat.