Melissa Ardis

Melissa Ardis serves as a Senior Advisor for Power Marketing Administrations within the Office of the Under Secretary for Infrastructure at the U.S. Department of Energy since May 2022, currently on a 120-day detail. Previous positions include Chief of Staff at the Western Area Power Administration, with an interim role as Acting Chief of Staff. Additionally, Melissa has experience in legal roles within the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Forest Service, focusing on environmental law and policy. Educational credentials include a Juris Doctor degree and a Master of Resources Law Studies in Environmental Policy from the University of Denver.