Melissa Silverberg, formerly of Mattapoisett and a 2006 graduate of Old Rochester Regional High School, recently graduated from Salem State University with her Master's degree in social work.

Silverberg has been employed by Massachusetts General Hospital for the past five years, working as a family advocate. She was recently offered a position in youth social work at Massachusetts General Hospital part-time, and will continue to work with families in need.

In 2010, Silverberg attained her Bachelor's of Science in psychology from Plymouth State University in New Hampshire.