Melissa Oropeza is a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 37 in Wyandotte County. She began her term on January 9, 2023, and serves as Ranking Democratic Member on the House Committee on Social Services Budget. A registered nurse and nurse practitioner specializing in gastroenterology, she previously served on the Kansas State Board of Nursing.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Born and raised in Wyandotte County, Kansas, Oropeza graduated from Turner High School. She earned an associate degree in nursing from Kansas City Kansas Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Kansas, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2020.
• Political Experience: Won the 2022 Democratic primary for District 37 with 49.2% of the vote . Assigned to committees including Legislative Modernization and Social Services Budget. Her capitol office is Room 451-S, Seat 55.