Melissa Trent

Melissa Trent is an experienced agriculture and food systems professional currently serving as an Agriculture Specialist at Columbia Heights Public Schools since August 2023. Previously, Melissa held roles including Program Manager at Feeding Our Communities Partners and Urban Agriculture Specialist at Pillsbury United Communities, focusing on community food accessibility. Other positions include Family Engagement & Grocery Garden Coordinator and Youth Development Facilitator at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, alongside roles as a Public Health Research Intern and Graduate Research Assistant. Melissa's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Food Systems from the University of Minnesota, emphasizing organic and local food production.