Melissa Burrell Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa, Us

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Generated an open letter for coalition partners, legislators, and the general public to call for closure of the Suncor refinery plant and a Just Transition directly with the community of Commerce City, CO• Created promotional materials to table for end to Suncor open letter and published said materials to table at local community and climate justice events

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

- Built the campaign to stop the Line 3 tar sands pipeline by helping pull off multiple large virtual actions to grow the base in reaching out to sponsors, coordinating an event/speaker agenda, navigating technology, organizing volunteers, and creating promotional materials- Organized and led a three week Prayer Walk focused on Treaty rights with 100+ participants complete with housing each night, three meals a day, and messaging to call on President Biden to Stop Line 3- Hosted 2,000+ people in northern Minnesota for a 3 day event titled “Honor the Treaties” event that led to training about treaty rights and direct action against the Line 3 pipeline- Mobilized Minnesota citizens, legislators, and students to the frontlines of the Line 3 pipeline route in Northern Minnesota to build community, present a united front, and engage in nonviolent direct action to delay construction of Line 3

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

•Build the campaign to stop the Line 3 tar sands pipeline by helping pull off multiple large virtual actions throughout the summer to grow the base in reaching out to sponsors, coordinating an event/speaker agenda, navigating technology, and creating promotional materials to be sent out•Improve MN350’s written materials related to Line 3 and the Pipeline Resistance Campaign, including a Welcome Packet for new activists, the 2020 Team Goals, and writing Letters to the Editor/Blog Posts•Launch a “Stop Line 3” Podcast six-part series using Anchor Podcast technology and Audacity editing to educate the general public about the action in the Stop Line 3 movement •Direct MN350’s Instagram profile by setting a planned post schedule through ContentCal, addressing the viewer analytics, developing interactive and creative stories, and running a “follower” campaign to gain participation with the account

Ogema, Minnesota, United States

• Acted as a point of contact among leadership, volunteers, and external partners for Winona LaDuke and the greater Honor the Earth organization • Managed calendar for executive partners with calendarly, set up travel accommodations, created meeting agendas and took detailed notes to support the mission of Honor the Earth • Oversaw the travel budget for Honor the Earth members and organized grant money, donations, and external funding to support executive team members

St Joseph, Minnesota, United States

•Serve as the organizer for the Activism branch through communication, meeting agendas and facilitation, record-keeping across multiple teams titled “General Election Organizing,” “Pipeline Resistance,” “President Petitions,” and “Divestment•Organize multiple on-campus and off-campus actions with events/speakers and busing to broaden the student body knowledge of Climate Justice and Divestment •Track each team progress with regular check-ins and supporting each need

St Joseph, Minnesota, United States

•Serve as the organizer for the Activism branch through communication, meeting agendas and facilitation, record-keeping across multiple teams titled “General Election Organizing,” “Pipeline Resistance,” “President Petitions,” and “Divestment•Organize multiple on-campus and off-campus actions with events/speakers and busing to broaden the student body knowledge of Climate Justice and Divestment •Track each team progress with regular check-ins and supporting each need

•Assist students in researching and exploring career and major options•Collaborate with fellow staff members on various career exploration presentations•Simultaneously schedule career related events and projects to ensure a strong organizational approach •Increase student outreach and participation for career events via creative marketing•Educate students about topics including career development and professionalism•Interact with admissions tours, students, and alumni with a high caliber of customer service

St Joseph, Minnesota, United States

•Conduct research revolving local and global untold social justice issue to create an annual documentary presented to a variety of film festivals and a facet to stimulate on-campus conversation•Market events that promote the premiere of the documentary and emphasize the social justice topics including the importance of water and the meaning of home

St Joseph, Minnesota, United States

• Co-Lead the CSBSJU Peer Resource Program of 40 students who facilitate prospective and current student knowledge of the outdoors with creative events designed to take people safely out of their comfort zone and interactive retreats to teach leadership skillshares•Guide out-of-state camping, climbing, hiking, and canoeing trips with current students•Lead small-group team-building and bonding activities among certain groups on campus such as residence floors•Facilitate challenge courses to help participants learn more about themselves and their potential to be leaders while teaching more active leadership types to lead more effectively

St. John'S University

- Developed a 30-page literature review research project focused on the role of Native Women in successful coalitions against the Pipeline 3- Formulated a Welcome Packet for advocates traveling to Minnesota to stand up against the Pipeline 3 by corresponding with the Red Lake and White Earth Reservations- Investigated appropriate techniques on educating native students and the creation of non-native allies

Lacey, Washington

- Accomplished a variety of projects for different environmental fields including wastewater, pollution, air quality, farming, chemical usage, and technology. - Completed water and product sample testing in a mass spectrometer to check for chemical compounds- Coordinated meeting times and prepared meeting schedules for varying projects- Recorded notes for legislative meetings- Observed board meetings for a flood protective action plan- Edited the Chemical Action Plan "Uses" Chapter for PFAS and added in a "Groups Affected" Chapter

Shelton, Wa

- Compared potential customers to pets available to match the owner with the perfect dog and compiled paperwork for the adoption process and facilitated phone calls- Controlled kennel behavior and cleanliness by washing the kennels and giving the dogs food and medicine

Master'S Degree, Environmental Studies, Second Year

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Environmental Science

Double Major in Environmental and Peace Studies with a focus on Climate Justice