Melissa has worked on the conservation and management of natural resources in the Western US for the entirety of her career. Her experience includes conducting field investigations concerning wildlife and plants, technical report writing and impact analyses for environmental compliance, GIS data analysis and mapping, planning recreational opportunities with natural resources in mind, and project management. Melissa has worked for clients in the government, private, and non-profit sectors, including a variety of federal and state land management agencies. As an avid recreationist herself, Melissa is passionate about exploring public lands while working to understand and conserve the natural resources that depend on their existence.