Melisa Rodriguez

Melisa Rodriguez is a Marine Habitat Resource Specialist at the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), focusing on habitat restoration to support fisheries and protect marine species. With a background as a student volunteer with NOAA Fisheries, Melisa gained experience in responding to stranded marine animals and conducting necropsies to assess human impacts on protected species. Melisa holds a Master's degree in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and a Graduate Certificate in Environmental Policy from the University of Denver. Previous experience includes serving as a Military Intelligence Officer in the US Army, where Melisa collected and analyzed intelligence to support military operations.