Melissa Lynch
Born in the Bay Area, Melissa was raised and grounded in the community life of Morgan Hill. Her home environment was a dynamic intersection of creativity, knowledge and skill, as her father – architect, custom home builder and broker – immersed her in all aspects of real estate from a tender age. She graduated from local schools (UC Santa Cruz and Santa Clara University), and worked as a high school English teacher for 16 years, where and when she wrote bountiful curriculum units for the humanities, all of which are still used by many comprehensive and private high schools throughout Santa Clara County and beyond. In the classroom, Melissa’s primary objective was a heartened focus on human-centeredness and interconnectedness, and this was imparted though the development of literacy and writing skills for understanding. Her pedagogical approach includes relationship building and meaning making, alongside problem-solving, critical thinking, and close reading. The meaningful relationships she cultivated with her students, and the skill set she imparted to them, applies to her clients and her practice in real estate. As a licensed broker, Melissa has the required knowledge, expertise and credentials to process transactions. As a person, Melissa has a heart of service, dedication, and resourcefulness to gently guide her clients through the process. Take your real estate journey with Melissa!
Broker/Realtor©
CA DRE 02096682
c. (408) 839-3580
[email protected]
Claire Kolling
Claire is a former educator and currently serves as an Executive Assistant at a multi-stage venture firm, alongside being an agent at Galway. She received her Realtor license in 2019 and is passionate about helping first time home buyers, as well as Bay Area homeowners looking to sell or rent their property. Having been born and raised in the Bay Area, Claire brings extensive knowledge of the market to the table, and always provides to her clients a white-glove level of service.
Claire holds three degrees, including a Bachelor of Arts from UCLA in English, with a Creative Writing Concentration in Poetry, a Master of Arts in Education from UC Santa Cruz, and a Master of Arts in English Literature from Northern Arizona University. During her time at Northern Arizona University, she published an article in The National Association for Teaching English (NATE) titled “‘The Struggle is Real’: Hamlet and Mental Health in the English Classroom”.
Claire looks forward to serving all of your real estate needs!
Realtor©
CA DRE 02098271
c. (650) 207-1206
[email protected]
Michael Henry
Michael Henry is a Civil Engineer and Project Manager for a respected construction company based in California. With over 15 years in the construction industry, he developed advanced skills in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, and Excel software. He is certified in Construction Quality Management for Contractors from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CQM).
Michael recently managed the successful construction of a 64,000sqft Moffett Field hanger for the California National Guard. Further, he acted as project engineer for the Silvery Twin Tower project in Downtown San Jose, a luxury multi-family building with approximately 200 units.
In his free time, Michael enjoys the outdoors. He actively participates in hiking, kickboxing, cycling, and animal rescue work.
Michael’s father was mathematician, and his mother worked in finance. Therefore, he is instinctively inclined toward, and good with numbers. Real estate was a natural complement and extension with his gifts, interests and construction background.
Michael received his California real estate license in 2020, and he joined Galway in 2023. He enjoys the challenges of negotiation and problem-solving; and, he always looks out for his client’s best interest. Michael is looking forward to making sure that your next real estate adventure is a worry-free process.
Realtor©
CA DRE 02096681
(510) 963-6120
[email protected]