Melanie (she/her/hers), an ERG senior social scientist and project manager, has over 15 years of experience providing socioeconomic research, analysis, evaluation, and stakeholder engagement at local, tribal, state, and federal levels. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with a range of clients, including those at the Food and Drug Administration, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Institute for Standards and Technology, and the State of Vermont. Melanie specializes in program and process evaluations, economic valuation studies, policy development and analysis, and facilitating stakeholder meetings and interviews. She is skilled at leading projects that integrate qualitative and quantitative information to develop a more nuanced understanding of activities, processes, and perspectives that can inform thoughtful and actionable project outcomes.

Melanie holds a B.A. in environmental studies from Bethany College and an M.A. in environmental science and policy from Clark University. Outside of work, she is an avid trail runner and actively supports efforts to improve food access and security in her community.