Melissa Ivonne Chaty (born January 23, 1984) is an American beauty pageant titleholder from Ukiah, California.

[1] She was Miss Mendocino is 2002, held the titles of Miss Teenage California 2003 and Miss California 2007[2][3][4] and finished in the top 8 at Miss America in 2008.

[5] Chaty graduated from Westmont College in 2006 with a degree in psychology and as of 2008[update] worked for the Alzheimer's Association.

[6][7] Chaty was also Miss Mendocino in 2002, and a top 10 semifinalist for 2003 Miss Teen of Nation.

[7] She grew up singing in church and has performed the national anthem for the San Diego Chargers, the Padres, and on TV.