Our Team
Melissa Owen - Owner / Lead Baker
Prior to becoming a baker, Melissa attended the University of Oregon and studied Fine Art Photography. She has lived around the globe including Greece, Bahrain and Egypt. Melissa attended culinary school at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts in Vancouver, BC and worked at several bakeries in Vancouver including the Vancouver Art Gallery Cafe. In 2006 she relocated to Nelson and started Epiphany Cakes. Melissa loves pugs, ceramics, sunshine, photography, camping and browsing cookbooks. She has been gluten-free for over a decade and is passionate about developing delicious GF recipes for the bakery. When she is not at work, Melissa can be found staying cozy and hanging out with her family. Melissa’s first cookbook, Epiphany Bakes (TouchWood Editions) is now available at bookstores everywhere.
Robin - Baker
Robin studied baking and pastry arts at Vancouver Community College. She has experience working in pastry kitchens in Vancouver and Toronto. Robin joined the Epiphany team in 2025. She enjoys camping, and exploring the Kootenays.
Abigail Rice - Baker
Abigail moved to Nelson after completing her studies at UBC. She joined the Epiphany baking team in 2024 and has brought a lot of fun, fresh ideas to our kitchen. Outside of work, Abigail loves ceramics, skiing and a good book.
Jashandeep - Baker
Originally from Punjab, India, Jashan joined our team in 2024 after completing his degree in Hospitality at Selkirk College. Jashan started helping customers at the Cake Window, but has since developed an interest in baking, and has joined the team as a baker. He’s an expert at making gingersnap cookies!