Melissa Kaplan

Melissa Kaplan lives in Washington, DC, where she works as a policy advocate on food security and hunger issues. She studied at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and holds a master's degree in comparative politics with a focus on Europe. She has been a passionate student of history for her entire life, particularly the World War II era. Kaplan is also an avid traveler, has visited more than forty countries, and enjoys yoga and barre classes. Her novel, The Second Life of Jack and Jackie, was published in April 2025.