Melissa Daniels

Melissa Daniels currently serves as the Administrative Manager at Sustainable Connections, a position held since March 2024. Prior to this role, Melissa was the Program Director at Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers from March 2021 to January 2024, responsible for leading ecological restoration and wildfire mitigation projects, enhancing strategic planning, and fostering partnerships. Melissa also held roles such as Program Manager at Colorado Mountain College and GIS Consultant at Narrowleaf Consulting. A solid background in GIS is evident through experience at Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the U.S. Forest Service, where Melissa managed data, conducted surveys, and provided environmental management recommendations. Educational achievements include a Master of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a GIS certificate from Front Range Community College. Melissa is driven by a commitment to sustainability, community engagement, and data-driven decision-making.