Karla Melendez
Strategic Policy & Community Affairs Leader | Public Administration | Intergovernmental Affairs | Policy Analysis | Public Policy | Government Relations | Workforce Development | Sustainability
- Role
- Community Solar Partnership and Outreach Lead at US Solar
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Karla Melendez
I\'m a mission-driven public policy and community affairs professional with experience bridging government, nonprofit, and grassroots sectors to drive systems change. My work focuses on building equitable, community-informed solutions in areas like workforce development, environmental justice, education, and housing.I bring dep experience in government relations, program strategy, stakeholder engagement, and policy implementation. Leading collaborative initiatives across Tribal, local, and state governments, I\'m passionate about making policy personal and actionable.As a bilingual (English and Spanish) leader with roots in New Mexico and a Master of Public Administration, I thrive in spaces where public good, policy, and community intersect.
Experience
Community Solar Partnership and Outreach Lead
Sep 2025 — Present
Education
Valdosta State University
Master of Public Administration - MPA, Public Policy
The University of New Mexico
Bachelor's degree, Linguistics and Spanish
2008 — 2013
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