Melissa Robert

Melissa Robert is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in environmental conservation and project management. Currently serving as the Special Projects Manager at Johnson County Iowa since July 2023, Melissa previously held the position of Conservation Program Manager at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, where responsibilities included executing 200 conservation agreements annually and developing a statewide monitoring initiative for conservation easements. Other roles include Environmental Analysis & Review Specialist at Deja Food Group and various positions at Urban Ecology Center, Focus on Energy, Sardine, Vesalius College, and The UPS Store, demonstrating a diverse skill set in community science, energy sustainability, and customer service. Melissa holds a Master of Science in Environmental Conservation and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and the Global Commons from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.