Melissa is a Sustainability Strategist with 20 years of experience in the design and construction industry. Her experience ranges from green building certification management to enterprise and community consulting, Carbon Disclosure Project reporting, energy and water efficiency recommendations and green construction practices.
Melissa's interests have evolved into sustainable development patterns for connectivity, health, ecosystem services, resource efficiency and longevity as well as Corporate Social Responsibility. She has a Masters degree in Sustainability and Development from Southern Methodist University and is refocusing her career toward macro-level solutions to local and regional resource issues. She enjoys providing meaningful integration of sustainable practices to facilitate financial, social and environmental benefits.