Melissa Araya joined the Ethos team in April 2022 as a Recruiter. She has over ten years of full-cycle recruiting experience, six years of HR management, and healthcare regulatory compliance experience. She has recruited positions at all levels, from support staff to C-level positions. Melissa develops relationships with the hiring managers to understand the company, culture, and job requirements to help create a success plan and strategy to attract, hire, and onboard talent.

Melissa lives in San Clemente, CA, with her partner and her two-year-old dog, Mika. You can find Melissa at the beach, camping, or crafting furniture when she is not working. She grew up watching her grandpa and father working in a wood shop and has carried on the woodworking tradition.