Melissa Pohutsky
About Melissa Pohutsky
Melissa Pohutsky serves as the Director of Development at the Urban Institute in Boulder, Colorado, a position she has held since 2022. She has extensive experience in development roles within various organizations, including the Urban Institute and the National Wildlife Federation.
Current Role at Urban Institute
Melissa Pohutsky serves as the Director of Development at the Urban Institute, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the development strategies and initiatives that support the organization's mission. Her leadership contributes to the growth and sustainability of the Urban Institute's programs in Boulder, Colorado.
Previous Positions at Urban Institute
Prior to her current role, Melissa Pohutsky held several positions at the Urban Institute. She worked as a Development Assistant, Development Coordinator, and Development Associate from 2015 to 2018, accumulating three years of experience. Following that, she served as Development Manager from 2018 to 2019, and as Senior Development Manager from 2020 to 2022, totaling five years in various development roles at the organization.
Internship Experience
Melissa Pohutsky gained valuable experience through various internships early in her career. She worked as a Conservation Intern at the Houston Zoo in 2011 for two months. In 2013, she interned as a Research Intern at the National Wildlife Federation for two months in Boulder, Colorado. Additionally, she served as a Development Intern at the World Resources Institute in 2015 for six months, and as a Development Intern at Wildlands Restoration Volunteers from 2013 to 2014 for eleven months.
Educational Background
Melissa Pohutsky earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Environmental Studies from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She attended the university from 2010 to 2014, where she developed a strong foundation in environmental issues and sustainability, which informs her work in development and conservation.