Collaborative Efforts Toward Increased Agency Resiliency

Presenter: Melissa Savage
Institution / Organiztion / Agency: AASHTO

Bio: Melissa Savage is the Director of the Center for Environmental Excellence. In this role, she oversees Center programs and products designed to assist state transportation agencies in improving public trust, environmental performance, and program delivery and promotes the Center as a resource for member states seeking technical assistance, training, information exchange, partnership building opportunities, and quick and easy access to environmental tools.

Prior to joining AASHTO, Melissa spent 13 years with the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) as a Director in the Environment, Energy, and Transportation program. During her time at NCSL, Melissa authored several publications on transportation-related policy, testified before state legislative committees and working groups, and managed several cooperative agreements between NCSL and the federal government.

Following her time at NCSL, Melissa held positions with SAS Institute, a data analytics company based in Cary, North Carolina and the National Association of State Energy Officials. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from Colorado State University and a Master’s of Public Administration from the University of Colorado.