User:Melissajwoodside/sandbox

Melissa Jean Woodside, born on the 14th July 1984 in New Westminster, Canada Actress, Model, Consultant, Producer, Director.

Education: Melissa fascinated by political theory and social discourse, studied theories to better understand the underlying dispositions or motivations of human behaviour. She graduated at the University of British Columbia majoring in Political Science. Studied Law at University of Leeds (Grad 2009) (Include: with Chelsea Davy?) Kirkwood Academy of Perofming Arts  Actor in Session (2009-2012) Highschool Model UN Debate 2000, NYC, NY Philanthropy: Melissa was formerly a director of Voice for the Voiceless UK Charity. She then founded "Minds of Tomorrow", where university students provide free tutoring to students in inner city schools in Vancouver, Canada.

At the tender age of 3 her Mother, Music Teacher Barbara Painter encouraged her to join a Ballet class , then ensued talent shows and plays .Her Mother continued encouraging Melissa to study acting.

Acting: A fan of English films, Melissa is a member of London Actors Studio and Fans of Comedy Performance Group. Melissa had roles in commercials and features. Feature Film Directed by the Full Monty's Paul Bucknor with a role on "No Good Friends" When not acting, Melissa has been known to grace the catwalks George, Tony and Guy .London Fashion Week.

Mother: Barb Painter On mother's father's side: Her father is John Painter, son of June and Ned Painter. Great Grandmother. : http://campbellriver.crmuseum.ca/photograph/mrs-june-painter

And: http://campbellriver.crmuseum.ca/category/collection/ep-and-june-painter-collection) June and Ned June Painter and her husband E.P. (Ned) established a boatbuilding / fishing camp business on the Tyee Spit in the 1920's they later created the now world famous hotel and fishing resort of Western British Columbia *Painters Lodge* in Cambell River, Canada (www.painterslodge.com).

Mother's Mother's side: Barb Painter's mother is Margaret Foster. Margaret is a direct descendent of William King, the first governor of Maine. King changed names to Foster.

Philanthropy: Melissa was formerly a director of Voice for the Voiceless UK Charity. Melissa founded "Minds of Tomorrow", University where students provide free tutoring to students in inner city schools in Vancouver, Canada.