Melissa Kaminski

Melissa Kaminski is an experienced professional in philanthropic partnerships and environmental policy, currently serving as Manager of Philanthropic Partnerships at ClimateWorks Foundation since October 2024. Prior to this role, Melissa worked at Ocean Conservancy as Portfolio Manager for Foundation and Government Relations from August 2018 to October 2024, and held various positions including Writer and Manager of Foundation Relations at Rare, and Environment Program Support Associate at The Walton Family Foundation. Melissa's teaching experience includes roles as a 4th and 5th grade teacher in Philadelphia and tutoring in Washington D.C. Melissa holds a Master's of Public Policy in Environmental Policy and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, both from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, and graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Scranton.