Melanie Truhn

Melanie Truhn is an experienced professional in urban planning and community management, currently serving as the Americas Commute Manager at Amazon since February 2024. Prior to this role, Melanie worked at Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates for nearly nine years, holding positions as Senior Associate and Associate. Earlier experience includes serving as Community Planning Manager for the East Village Community Coalition and positions at Larisa Ortiz Associates and the Fund for the City of New York. Melanie's background also encompasses various roles in event coordination and community outreach, beginning with AmeriCorps as a Restoration Field Team Member. Academic credentials include a Master's Degree in City & Regional Planning from Pratt Institute and a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with a focus on Environmental Studies and Spanish.