Columbia Riverkeeper
Jamie Melton is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in development, communications, and strategic planning across various organizations. Currently serving as Lead Octopus at Grid Notes since September 2016, Jamie focuses on supporting equitable community benefits through strategic development and operational consulting. Additionally, Jamie has held multiple consultancy roles for organizations like the Farmworker Housing Development Corporation, A to Be Partners, LLC, and Bienestar, specializing in affordable housing and communications strategies. With a background in operational planning as Chief Development Officer at Jefe Spirits, Jamie also has a foundation in marketing and communications from previous roles at Hacienda CDC and Micro Mercantes Incubator. Jamie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Oregon and a Graduate Certificate in Sustainability from Portland State University.
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Columbia Riverkeeper
Columbia Riverkeeper protects and restores the water quality of the Columbia River and all life connected to it, from the headwaters to the Pacific Ocean. Representing a diverse coalition of members and interests, Columbia Riverkeeper works to restore a Columbia River where people can safely eat the fish they catch, and where children can swim without fear of toxic exposure. The organization is a member of Waterkeeper Alliance, the world's fastest growing environmental movement, uniting more than 200 Waterkeeper organizations worldwide and focusing citizen action on issues that affect our waterways, from pollution to climate change.