Melissa graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, specializing in Computer Process Control. Throughout her career, she has worked alongside diverse teams across process control, process engineering, supply chain, infrastructure, and sustainability, gaining a broad and interconnected perspective on the chemical industry. With more than 20 years of industry experience, Melissa has built a reputation for bringing people together to solve complex challenges.
In her current role as Manager, Environment at NOVA Chemicals, she works collaboratively across the organization to advance and implement the environment strategy she helped shape. Her approach emphasizes partnership, shared learning, and enabling others to contribute meaningfully to environmental goals. She has gained experience working in collaborative, multidisciplinary settings where joint problem-solving and collective accountability helped advance both environmental performance and organizational goals.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth, we acknowledge that we live, work, and gather on the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, including the Blackfoot Confederacy—comprising the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani Nations—as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina Nations.
This land, known as Moh’kinsstis in the Blackfoot language and encompassing what is now Districts 5 and 6, is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland.
We recognize and honour the deep connection these Nations have to the land, and we are grateful for the opportunity to share in its stewardship.
As we continue our work, we commit to learning from Indigenous knowledge systems, uplifting Indigenous voices, and fostering relationships rooted in equity, understanding, and reconciliation.
