Experience
A history of experience leading national-scale climate and sustainability initiatives, translating complex data into strategy, and aligning stakeholders across organizations. My work sits at the intersection of systems design, facilitation, and implementation.
Selected Experience
Led implementation of national climate initiatives supporting thousands of projects and billions of square feet of building data
Designed and scaled sustainability frameworks adopted across firms and organizations
Developed data tracking and reporting systems to support strategic decision-making
Facilitated alignment across leadership teams, technical experts, and external stakeholders
Supported integration of climate, policy, and program strategy within large organizations
Areas of Expertise
Climate & sustainability strategy
Program design & scaling
Stakeholder facilitation
Data & metrics frameworks
Implementation planning
Narrative translation of technical work
Representative Engagements
National-scale sustainability program development and expansion
Organizational strategy and implementation planning
Cross-sector coalition and leadership facilitation
Impact measurement and reporting system design
Strategic positioning for initiatives and projects
Integration of sustainability into operational workflow
Approach
My work is grounded in the belief that ambitious goals require structure to succeed.
I combine strategic thinking, facilitation, and data-informed decision-making to help organizations navigate complexity, align stakeholders, and move forward with confidence.
Much of this experience is rooted in the built environment, with deep familiarity in design practice, sustainability frameworks, and industry-wide initiatives — bringing a systems perspective that translates across sectors.
"Melissa is skilled at creating an inclusive, respectful space for all voices to be heard… actively listened and genuinely engaged with each participant’s perspective."
— Anne Law, SVP for Professional & Government Affairs, NIBS