Melissa Garff Ballard is an American politician and music educator who has been serving as a member of the Utah House of Representatives for the 20th district since January 1, 2019.

Melissa Garff Ballard was born and raised in Davis County, Utah, the daughter of politician, businessman, and religious leader, Robert H.

[6] She is a certified MTNA[clarification needed] and released an album in 2020 with Centaur Records, collaborating with violinist David Park.

[11] Ballard was elected to the Utah House of Representatives in November 2018,[12] after winning the Republican party nomination for the seat in a three-way race in June 2018.

[15] In 2021, Ballard sponsored HB 223, Alternative Fuel Incentives Amendments, to create new tax credits for hydrogen vehicles in Utah.