CEA Staff

Melissa specializes in recruitment and staffing for businesses, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. Her efforts include the design and implementation of staffing strategies—from single placement to building full teams. Melissa brings more than 15 years of consulting and recruitment experience in conservation and clean-tech sectors to the CEA team.

Prior to rejoining CEA in June 2008, Melissa ran her own recruitment business. Since 2002, she has served as a Director for the Trust for Conservation Innovation, a nonprofit organization that supports environmental leaders seeking to transform public and private enterprises into sustainable operations that protect the environment. Earlier in her career, Melissa spent 10 years at CEA in a range of positions, including Senior Associate and Business and Financial Manager. As a Senior Associate, she helped clients develop, promote, and negotiate regulatory implementation and air emissions compliance strategies.

Melissa has a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from San Diego State University.

In her free time, Melissa enjoys cooking, travel, working in her garden, and spending time with her family.