Melissa Thomas is an accomplished sustainability professional with a specialty in sustainable palm oil markets. She is a graduate of The George Washington University, where she completed a BA in International Affairs with a focus on International Environmental Resources and German Language & Literature. She also studied European Society & Culture at IES Abroad. Over the years, Melissa has worked in various roles at Conservation International, including Coordinator of Corporate Partnerships, Manager of Corporate Leadership Strategies, and Senior Manager of Strategic Planning & Analysis. Her most recent position was as Director of Sustainable Palm Oil in Africa.

Melissa's experience and expertise in sustainable palm oil markets, corporate leadership strategies, and environmental conservation make her a valuable player in the sustainability field. Her academic background in International Affairs and European Society & Culture equip her with cross-cultural communication skills necessary for international partnerships.