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Melissa Hartley
Melissa Hartley graduated from Susquehanna University with an Earth and Environmental Science (EES) degree in 2011. She was the head of the recycling club there. She ran a yearly competition called Recyclemania run by the Keep America Beautiful organization.

After graduating from Susquehanna University, she interned at Walt Disney World in Animal Kingdom. From June 2011 to January 2012, Hartley taught children about animals and the environment. In August 2012, Hartley was an intern at Trees For Tomorrow for one year. She was a seasonal naturalist.

When Hartley returned home from Trees For Tomorrow in June 2013, she decided to look into graduate schools. In the fall of 2013, Hartley enrolled in the University at Buffalo. She graduated with her masters degree in science enduaction in May 2015.

Hartley is currently working at Hoosick Falls High School as an environmental science teacher. Her intent was not originally to become a classroom teacher, but she realized that teaching in a classroom is her true calling. Deb Mabey, a fellow member of the science department at Hoosick Falls High School, commented on Hartley's behalf. "As her mentor I am impressed at her knowledge, commitment, and dedication to her work. She has made our science department stronger and I hope to work with her for many years to come," Mabey said.