Melissa May

About Melissa May

Professional planner with >20 years of experience advancing resilience and sustainability through projects including climate adaptation, policy development, community planning, renewable energy, and disaster resilience. I\'ve supported State and County agencies in developing two studies on managed retreat, the first beach park adaptation plan in Hawaii, climate resilience design principles for Honolulu, and a sea level rise zoning overlay for Kauai. Valuing an inclusive approach, my work involves cultivating partnerships and engaging communities to ensure that each project reflects a shared vision, builds community capacity, and provides a pathway to implementation.

Experience

1. Planning Commissioner

   City and County of Honolulu

   Feb 2022 — Present · Honolulu, HI, US

   Volunteer Planning Commissioner appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Honolulu City Council for a term of five years.

Education

• Southern Oregon University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Environmental Studies/Biology; Cultural Resource Management

  1997 — 2000

• University of Hawaii at Manoa

  MA, Anthropology

  2001 — 2003

Skills

• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Sustainable Energy
• Public Engagement
• Sustainability Consulting
• Strategic Partnerships
• Climate Change
• Sustainability
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• Team Building
• Business Development
• Wind
• Marketing
• Leadership
• Energy Efficiency
• Public Speaking
• Facilitation
• Non-Profits
• Environmental Permitting
• Strategic Planning
• Solar Thermal
• Policy
• Project Management
• Professional Writing
• Public Relations
• Green Technology
• Environmental Awareness
• Alternative Energy
• Planning
• Incubation
• Networking
• Renewable Energy
• Fashion Writing
• Pop-Ups
• Public Policy
• Photovoltaics
• Clean Technology
• Market Research
• Event Planning