Melissa Weigel Benn

Melissa Weigel Benn serves as the Managing Director for Impact Finance & Markets at The Nature Conservancy since July 2011, where strategic initiatives are guided by market trends and conservation needs across various departments, including NatureVest and Carbon Markets. Previously within The Nature Conservancy, Melissa held multiple roles, such as Director and Manager of Investment Fundraising at NatureVest, focusing on raising funds for large-scale conservation efforts, as well as Senior Director of Donor Relations, effectively communicating the organization's work to over 200 donors and stewarding over $2 million for diverse conservation programs. Earlier experience includes consulting for various nonprofits as an Account Executive at Schultz & Williams and serving as a Teachers' Aide at Melmark. Melissa holds a B.A. in Peace & Justice Studies and English from Villanova University.