Melinda Paabo

Melinda Paabo is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategy, business development, and engineering within the energy and manufacturing sectors. Currently serving as a Strategy & Business Development Manager for New Energies & Carbon at Motiva Enterprises LLC since November 2019, Melinda has previously held key roles such as Feedstock Optimizer and Clean Products Optimizer. During a tenure at Philadelphia Energy Solutions, Melinda excelled as a Senior Technical Service Engineer, contributing to significant improvements in gasoline blending and reducing annual giveaway. Other notable experiences include leadership positions at Solvay, where Melinda spearheaded a Manufacturing Excellence transformation, and roles at Valero Energy Corporation and the Philadelphia Water Department, focusing on environmental compliance and engineering support. Melinda holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University.