Melisa Edwards

Melisa Edwards is a skilled professional with extensive experience in environmental science and energy efficiency. Currently serving as a Technical Project Officer at the U.S. Department of Energy since January 2024, Melisa previously held the role of Senior Energy Efficiency Analyst at D+R International, where responsibilities included supporting the EPA's ENERGY STAR® program, managing compliance, and overseeing verification testing for energy-efficient products. Other notable positions include Environmental Laboratory Technologist for Fairfax County Government, Research Assistant at the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, and Academic Support Assistant at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Melisa holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science and Policy from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, further complemented by two associate degrees from the same institution.