Melissa Uhl
About Melissa Uhl
Melissa Uhl serves as the Chief Growth Officer at Elemental Excelerator, where she focuses on scaling climate-positive technologies. With a background in law and environmental policy, she has held various roles in organizations dedicated to addressing climate change.
Work at Elemental Excelerator
Melissa Uhl currently serves as the Chief Growth Officer at Elemental Excelerator, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on scaling climate-positive technologies through strategic growth initiatives. Prior to this, she worked as Chief of Staff from 2017 to 2022 and as part of the Policy & Strategy team for the Energy Excelerator from 2015 to 2017. Her extensive experience at Elemental Excelerator highlights her commitment to advancing sustainable solutions in the climate sector.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Uhl holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, where she studied Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law from 2009 to 2012. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and Environmental Studies from Santa Clara University, completing her studies from 2004 to 2007. Her educational background supports her expertise in legal and environmental issues, particularly in relation to climate change.
Background
Melissa Uhl has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in law, policy, and environmental advocacy. She began her career as a Legislative Aide for the State of Hawaii in 2008. She then worked as an attorney at Alston Hunt Floyd & Ing from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, she has held positions at organizations such as the Environmental Working Group and the United Nations Development Programme, where she focused on land governance policy.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Melissa Uhl has contributed to significant initiatives aimed at addressing climate change. As a Climate Advisor at Emerson Collective since 2017, she has been involved in systemic climate change solutions. Her role as a Board Observer at enVerid Systems, Inc. and Hohonu, as well as her position as a Founding Board Member at Earthshot Ventures, further demonstrates her commitment to leveraging her expertise for environmental impact.