Melissa Whited

Melissa Whited has a strong background in energy economics. Melissa is currently working at Synapse Energy Economics as the Vice President since April 2023. Prior to this role, they held positions as a Senior Principal, Principal Associate, Senior Associate, and Associate within the same company. Melissa also has experience as a Teaching Assistant in Environmental Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from August 2011 to May 2012. Additionally, they worked as a Water Policy Intern at the Wisconsin Public Service Commission in 2009, where they developed a model prototype for calculating water conservation costs and analyzed conservation strategies. Earlier in their career, Melissa held positions as a Communications Manager at Synapse Energy Economics from July 2005 to August 2008, as well as a Program Associate at the National Council for International Visitors from 2003 to 2005. Melissa also interned at the ACLU of Eastern Missouri in 2002.

Melissa Whited has a strong educational background with a focus on social sciences and economics. In 1999, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies from Southwestern University. Melissa further expanded their knowledge in the field by completing a study abroad program in International Politics at DIS - Study Abroad in 2001. In 2002, they also attended the School for International Training to gain a deeper understanding of International/Global Studies. Melissa then pursued graduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where they obtained a Master of Science degree in Environment and Resources between 2008 and 2010. Melissa continued their education at the same university and acquired a Master of Arts degree in Applied Economics from 2010 to 2012.