Melissa Rose Cooper is an award-winning journalist, content creator, and storyteller with more than 20 years of experience covering culture, community, food, travel, and human-interest stories. She is the creator and host of Runaway with Mel, It’s Pretty Good with Mel, and Sharing with Mel, where she highlights destinations, local businesses, Caribbean culture, and stories that often go overlooked. A proud daughter of Trinidadian parents, Melissa brings a Caribbean American lens to her work, blending journalism with personal storytelling and cultural curiosity. Her work has appeared across television, digital platforms, and publications including News 12, Essence, Ebony, NewsOne, Consumer Reports, and Caribbean-focused outlets.