Editor’s note: This profile of the 20 Under 40 award winner first appeared in BIZ magazine, a publication of the Yuma Sun. The 20 Under 40 Rising Stars Awards, a partnership between BIZ and NexGen Leadership Council, recognizes 20 community members between the ages of 18 and 40 who have excelled in their respective professions and strive to make a difference every day in our community.
When severe weather moves into Yuma, many residents turn to Melissa Zaremba for answers. As chief weather forecaster at KYMA, she has become a trusted source of information while using her platform to serve and support the community even outside of forecasting.