The NEWMOA Board of Directors announce and welcome the promotion of Melissa Lavoie as the new Executive Director of the Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association (NEWMOA). Melissa’s commitment to and vision for the organization as well as her demonstrated support for environmental protection and public health has made a deep impression on the Board.
Prior to her serving as Interim Executive Director starting this past June, Melissa has served as the Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse (IC2) Program Manager for 3 years. Her expertise includes program management, stakeholder engagement, chemical and recycling policy, website maintenance, advocacy, consulting, conference facilitation, and outreach. Melissa’s passion for a clean environment, healthy communities, and a vital economy through the development and use of safer chemicals and products, align well with NEWMOA’s core and priority programs as outlined in the NEWMOA 2023-2027 Strategic Plan.
NEWMOA appreciates Melissa’s hard work and dedication during a transitional time at NEWMOA, and we look forward to continuing to work with her in her new role as NEWMOA’s Executive Director.