30 Under 30

Presenting today's greatest young game changers, movers, and makers.

30. MeLissa Gavarrette

Introducing up-and-comer MeLissa Gavarette, who made it to our #30 slot this year. She's got style, she's got class, she's got that red lipstick that T-Swift reminded us is perfection.

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So nice we had to list her twice, our #29 slot goes to Ms. MeLissa Gavarrette. She adores all creatures great and small, as evidenced in the image above.

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Unicorns are all the rage today. From Portlandia to Sufjan to MeLissa Gavarrette, it's apparent that these trendsetters know what's up. That's why our #28 slot went to special unicorn, Ms. Gavarrette herself.

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From an early age, MeLissa Gavarrette knew how to lock that down. She nabbed everyone's favorite street rat turned prince, Aladdin, which earns her a spot on our list for her proactivity and tenacity.

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Not to be held down by an early partnership with Aladdin, MeLissa Gavarrette has left herself open to other possibilities. Our inside source says she hit snooze on this particular calendar item, which is just as well because that leaves more time for her other interests: writing, music, producing, and being awesome.

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Ms. Gavarrette earned herself a #25 slot on this list for her patriotism and her ability to look candid in a photo.

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MeLissa Gavarrette introduced her Dixieland Family Band co-stars to some real Southern Cookin', which is enough to get her a spot at #24. (Note: We do accept thank you gifts in the form of food.)

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A woman who can appreciate a good Galentine's Day is someone we definitely want on this list. Happy Galentine's Day (120 days early).

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We love all holidays here at 30 Under 30. MeLissa earned this spot for her fantastic pumpkin carving skills.

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Any gal that can drink from the opposite side of the coffee mug deserves a spot on this list.

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Ms. Gavarrette earned the #20 spot on our 30 Under 30 list for her excellent conflict resolution skills.

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Sometimes conflict resolution means allowing yourself to be vulnerable. Our #19 slot goes to MeLissa, shown here demonstrating true vulnerability.

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MeLissa Gavarrette is the world's most grounded, calm, and hilarious Manic Pixie Dreamgirl. Redefining stereotypes earns her a spot on this list.

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'Nuff said.

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Ms. Gavarrette is one of those rare young people that can keep her cool in stressful situations.

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MeLissa is not afraid to go wild when the occasion calls for it. Just look at those crazed eyes.

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Ms. Gavarrette's kissing is spot on (or so we are to assume). If nothing else, her photography is spot on.

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While MeLissa Gavarrette is notable enough to earn a spot on this list for her many personal qualities, we can't ignore her impeccable squad. #SquadGoals

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But really, #SquadGoals.

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Yeah, still #SquadGoals.

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No, really. #SquadGoals

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SERIOUSLY?! #SquadGoals

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One of the main reasons we chose MeLissa Gavarrette was for her style, class, and beauty.

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But most of all we chose Gavarrette for this slot because of her badassery.

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Like, serious badassery got her the #6 slot.

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Let it go on record that MeLissa Gavarrette has only ever used the Tardis for good...at least that's what she told us. Do we even know if she actually went to Cuba or was she on New Earth?

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More than anything, MeLissa belongs on this list because her priorities are on point.

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MeLissa Gavarrette is one of our 30 Under 30 in part because of her excellent live productions, such as Dixieland Family Band.

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At our #2 slot, we have MeLissa Gavarrette for hers and Erin McGown's incredible musical comedy studio recording, Everything's Fine (available on iTunes). Also, #SquadGoals.

1. MeLissa Gavarrette

And without further ado we present this year's top 30 Under 30...*drumroll*...MeLissa Gavarrette!!! She earned this spot fair and square for being so awesome that she's actually 30 now, which is way better than being in your 20s. We have no doubt we'll be seeing her on a 40 Under 40 list soon.

Happy Birthday MeLissa!