Melanie Michaud

Melanie Michaud is a Community Outreach Associate supporting Environmental Protection Network’s pro bono capacity-building technical assistance program. Melanie works with communities across EPA Regions 8 and 10, connecting them with experienced EPA alumni and other environmental experts to advance community-identified projects focused on water, land, and public health. She is passionate about ensuring that underserved and environmental justice communities can access the technical resources they need to address longstanding environmental challenges.

Melanie holds a B.S. in Environmental Sustainability from the University of Oklahoma and a Master of Environmental Studies in Social and Ecological Sustainability from the University of Waterloo in Canada, where she specialized in water policy and governance. Her work has centered on understanding the social and ecological dimensions of water scarcity, sustainable resource management, and collaborative governance.

Before joining EPN, Melanie worked at Colorado State University, where she led natural resource outreach programs, supported conservation partnerships, and facilitated community engagement on issues such as watershed health, wildfire resilience, and youth environmental education. Across her roles, she has focused on bridging science, policy, and community needs to support practical, equitable environmental solutions.

Melanie lives in Colorado with her beloved dog, Kirby. Outside of work, she enjoys being outdoors, gardening, collecting rocks, and tending to her ever-expanding houseplant collection.